START HERE
Walk east
Concorde to Louvre creates a simple one-way route.
WESTERN TUILERIES
Tuileries Garden & Place de la Concorde
Place de la Concorde is not just beside the Tuileries: it is the natural western gateway to the garden and one of the best orientation points for a central Paris walk.
Reviewed 2026-09-23
MUSEUM
Orangerie
The museum sits at the western end on the Seine side.
CHECK LIVE
Event days
Security measures can alter garden and Metro access.
WESTERN GATEWAY
Use Concorde to start or finish a one-way garden walk.
If you begin at Place de la Concorde, walk east through the Tuileries toward the Louvre. If you start at the Louvre, the reverse route ends at Concorde with an easy continuation toward the Champs-Élysées.
MUSEUM CORNER
The Orangerie sits between the garden and the square.
The Musée de l’Orangerie is at the western end on the Seine side, making Concorde a useful arrival point for combining the museum with the garden.
EVENTS
Major events can affect this end of the garden.
Place de la Concorde is used for major public events and security measures can affect the western Tuileries and nearby Metro service. If you are visiting on a fixed date, check both the Louvre’s garden information and RATP traffic notices before setting out.
FAQ
Common questions
Can I walk from Place de la Concorde through Tuileries Garden to the Louvre?
Yes. This is one of the simplest central Paris walks and follows the garden’s main east–west axis.
Which Metro lines serve Concorde?
RATP lists lines 1, 8 and 12 at Concorde.
Is the Orangerie near Place de la Concorde?
Yes. It is inside the western end of the Tuileries on the Seine side.
OFFICIAL SOURCES
Check the latest information.
Practical details can change. These official sources were used to review this guide.