King Louis XIV's gardener, Le Notre, who also designed Versailles Park, designed the luxurious Garden of Tuileries. Situated on the Right Bank, the Tuileries Garden is the most central park in Paris and serves as the "backyard" (for lack of better term) to the famous Musee du Louvre. From the Louvre one can walk a straight line through the groomed Tuileries to the historic Place de La Concord and, still heading westward in a straight line, stroll down the bustling Avenue des Champs Elysees to the stunning Arc De Triomphe. In fact, one can simply sit and relax by one of the fountains in the Tuileries and view all three landmarks from a distance. The Jardin des Tuileries is spread out over 2,500 acres, running parallel to rue de Rivoli and the banks of the Seine River. In addition to numerous flowerbeds and trimmed green landscapes, the garden features several intriguing sculptures including pieces from Marly, Van Cleve, Coustou, and Le Paultre. The Jardin des Tuileries often serves as an open-air classroom for Paris students who use the tranquil grounds to hone their painting, gardening, and sculpturing skills, among other talents. Every year between June 21st and August 25th a fun fair is held with a Ferris wheel towering over the rue de Rivoli. ---Words and photos by Michael Rando. Metro: Palais-Royal
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