Held in the Jardin des Tuileries, right by the Louvre and the Place de la Concorde, this garden fair presents a dozen gardens and around twenty terraces and balconies, created by professional gardeners and landscape designers. Visitors will find lots of inspiration for their own outdoor spaces, and can chat to the gardeners and other experts present.
The event also sees many awards presented to garden professionals, including the Trophée Daum - Creation Paysagère Prize, the Trophée Haviland - Press Prize, the Press "coup de cœur" Prize and the Green City Prize. The fair also includes a number of garden-related workshops, conferences and activities for all.
The Tuileries Garden
The Tuileries Gardens get their name from the tile factories which previously stood on the site where Queen Catherine de Medici built the Palais des Tuileries in 1564. The famous gardener of King Louis XIV, André Le Nôtre, re-landscaped the gardens in 1664 to give them their current French formal garden style. The gardens, which separate the Louvre from the Place de la Concorde, are a cultural walking place for Parisians and tourists where Maillol statues stand alongside those of Rodin or Giacometti. The gardens’ two ponds are perfect for relaxation. The Musée de l’Orangerie, where visitors can admire the works of Monet, is located south-west of Tuileries. From March to December, free tours in French are organized. For lovers of candyfloss, rides and thrills, go to the Fête des Tuileries from June to August.
What else?
3 restaurants : - La Terrasse de Pomone (open all year according to the time of the Jardin des Tuileries) - Café des Marronniers (opens from monday to sunday from 7am - 9pm) - Restaurant Le Médicis (Lunch 10.30am - 5pm and Dinner 5pm - 7pm)
Address
Jardins, Jardin aux Tuileries
Place de la Concorde - 75001 Paris
Louvre - 1er Arrondissement
More info
http://www.jardinsjardin.com
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