From Royal Garden to Public Park

Gardens of Kings Transformed into Spaces for the People

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In today’s email:

• From Royal Garden to Public Park

• Experience: - Hop on and off in Paris

• Around The Web: Monet’s Water Lilies; An Iconic Parisian Park;

  The Best Day Trips from Paris

• 🌟 New: Travel Quizzer is Here!

• From Social Media: Calais Lighthouse in the North of France

• Mange: French Pan Sauces Explained

• Xtra: Tuileries Garden: An Architectural Marvel of Classical French Design

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From Royal Garden to Public Park

It all began in 1564. Nostalgic for the Florentine palaces of her childhood, Queen Catherine de’ Medici, Henri II’s widow, had a new palace and garden built outside the Paris city walls. The tile factories (tuileries) that had stood on the chosen spot since the Middle Ages gave the new royal residence and garden their name.

The garden was completely redesigned in 1664 by Louis XIV’s landscape gardener, André Le Nôtre. At that time, it was opened for the enjoyment of ‘respectable folk’.
After several modifications and partial privatization – notably by Napoleon I then his nephew Napoleon III – it was finally opened to the general public in 1871

Scene from the Tuileries Gardens with flowers in the foreground - Shutterstock

Big Bus Paris Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise

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Around The Web

Monet’s Water Lilies

While the Musée de l'Orangerie is a famous art museum, it’s a bit off the beaten path compared to the Louvre. Inside, you’ll find Monet’s stunning Water Lilies, which wrap around entire rooms in an immersive and mesmerizing way

An Iconic Parisian Park

Matthieu Jacquet unveils the rich history and hidden stories of the Jardin des Tuileries, one of Paris’s most iconic gardens. With its classical design and rich heritage, the Tuileries has been a place of relaxation, revolution, and art for centuries

Moonlit Masterpieces

Experience the Louvre Museum like never before - under the enchanting glow of evening lights. With cooler weather and fewer crowds, visiting the Louvre at night offers a magical atmosphere to explore its world-famous galleries

Love Locks on Pont des Arts?

Paris is full of must-have experiences for first-time visitors, and for a long time, Pont des Arts Bridge was one of them. The Pont des Arts is a pedestrian bridge that crosses the River Seine in the beautiful historic centre of Paris. Made famous around the world for its impressive collection of love locks

A Forgotten World

Have you ever passed through the Gare de l’Est in Paris? If you happened to be standing on either platform three or four, you may well have walked over a bunker built more than 80 years ago, building a shelter beneath

The Best Day Trips from Paris

Paris is one of the most exciting cities in the world, filled with amazing sights, delicious food, and incredible history. But did you know that Paris also makes a perfect base for exploring other beautiful places in France? Thanks to its excellent train connections and highways, you can easily take a day trip to castles, charming towns, and famous wine regions—all while returning to the comfort and excitement of Paris in the evening

Vineyard and windmill Champagne Region near Vernezay - Shutterstock

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From Social Media

Calais Lighthouse in the North of France

Mange

French Pan Sauces Explained

Xtra

Tuileries Garden: An Architectural Marvel of Classical French Design

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