## Tuileries Garden: Is it worth going? Highlights and pitfalls
**Is it worth going? **
**A Parisian "lying flat" sanctuary! ** The royal garden is open to the public for free, and it is an oasis of respite during the rush, but if you just check in, you will miss the soul - you need to rent a green chair and stare blankly for half an hour to understand its true meaning.
**Exclusive highlights:**
1. **Light and shadow art scene:**
- **Central fountain pool** Parisians sitting around sunbathing, watching small sailboats racing with cloud shadows, and encountering puppet shows on Sundays;
- **Chestnut Avenue** Autumn leaves spread golden carpets, and willow catkins fly like snow in late spring.
2. **Sculpture blind box:**
Rodin's "The Kiss" is hidden in the shade of the northwest corner, and Maillol's bronze female statues are scattered in the grass, forming a surreal picture with morning joggers.
3. **Secret Easter Eggs:**
- **Orangerie Museum secret door** (directly connected to Monet's Water Lily Hall on the west side of the garden);
- **Ferris wheel in the amusement park** When the night lights are on, take a photo of the floating wonder of the Louvre Pyramid in the rotating car.
**Avoid pits:**
- Green chairs **are not free! ** Rent a card machine for €3/hour (deposit €20), choose a poolside seat;
- Fountain water is not drinking water, bring your own water bottle to fill **Wallace drinking fountain** (cast iron green column);
- Beware of **"friendship bracelet" scammers** (common at the entrance of Place de la Concorde);
- Stone roads hurt your feet, wear thick-soled shoes!
**Summary:** The Tuileries is the breathing valve of Paris - chewing baguettes among the sculptures of the afterglow of the empire, watching children chasing the sails, you will understand what "French living art" is. Reserve 2 hours + picnic equipment, more Paris than rushing to the attractions!
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**☕ Local gameplay:**
Grab **Angelina** takeout chestnut cake before 10am and eat it with hot chocolate while sitting by the fountain; bring red wine and wait for the **Obelisk of the Place de la Concorde** to be reflected in the pool at sunset, and wait for the moment when the Ferris wheel lights up with purple light.