THE TUILERIES ART DAY

Water lilies & grand gardens

Begin with Monet, step outside for a proper walk, then let the Petit Palais be your unhurried second act. Two collections, a generous stretch of garden and no need to race.

Exterior of Musée de l’Orangerie
xiquinhosilva / Wikimedia Commons
01 / START WITH STILLNESS

Musée de l’Orangerie

Give the Water Lilies your first attention. Reserve the visit you want directly with the museum, then leave a little space for the rest of the collection.

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02 / TAKE THE LONG WAY

Jardin des Tuileries

Walk through the garden at your own pace, then head west towards the Petit Palais. This is an editorial walking suggestion, not a measured or accessibility-verified route. Check garden access and the actual route before setting out.

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03 / LEAVE THE AFTERNOON OPEN

Petit Palais

Finish with the free permanent collection and garden when accessible. Temporary exhibitions have separate ticket conditions, so decide whether to include one before arriving.

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A reflecting pool and greenery in the Petit Palais’s arcaded garden
The Petit Palais’s enclosed garden and pool.Guilhem Vellut / Wikimedia Commons

An editorial route, reviewed 11 October 2026. Order and pace are suggestions. Check access, weather, journey times and ticket availability yourself.

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