The Tuileries Garden

“The long rows of flowers, exploding into bloom. The faint floral scent. The sense I am in a painting. I keep walking, trying not to let my mind wander.” -Glynnis MacNicol

The magic of the Tuileries garden endures and never ceases to amaze me each time I visit Paris. There is an energy that anything is possible and dreams can be realized. As you walk through, a sense of calm sweeps over you, a stillness. Time feels like it stops, you take everything in and truly enjoy the moment, a rarity these days.

The beautiful round ponds, the iconic green chairs, the park with the tall slide (if you have kids!), the view of the Louvre, the perfectly manicured trees and topiaries, the merry go round, the roses and lavender, the sculptures, the trampolines, the Musée de l'orangerie, the fair in the summertime, the strangers walking and smiling...the list goes on and on. I’ll cherish the memories I made here and think of the Tuileries often.