Nothing compares to a walk in the Tuileries Garden when its beautifully manicured flower beds are in bloom. This was one of our favorite hangouts when we rushed to spend a weekend in Paris at the end of a four-hour drive from Trier, Germany, where we lived for more than 12 years.
The imposing silhouette of the Louvre beckons at the end of the Tuileries Garden with a promise of royal wonder. It’s worth taking your time to admire some of the world’s greatest masterpieces, and a couple of hours are never enough. Yet, if a weekend is all you have, start your day early and dash through. Then, a break at the busy Terrasse de Pomone for a drink is just the kind of Parisian people-watching experience that sets the mood for more. Don’t snack here, though. There’s more to discover as you exit the garden, along Rue de Rivoli and its adjacent streets.
