Le Jardin des Tuileries
The Jardin des Tuileries is situated in the heart of Paris, directly on the Right Bank of the River Seine. It began as a royal space with the Palais des Tuileries, built to house French monarchs beginning in the late 16th century. Since then, the garden has become a largely democratic space which houses no longer kings and queens but historical monuments and images, including the Louvre, the Place de la Concorde, the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, and several statues. This tour explores these historical structures and observes how the gardens are used by Parisians and tourists alike. It also compares the Jardin des Tuileries to other Parisian parks and French gardens, such as the Place des Vosges and the Jardin de Luxembourg. Examining various aspects of these parks provides a deeper understanding of how the Tuileries functions in modern day.