tuileries

• Nom propre désignant l'ancien palais royal de Paris, commencé pour Catherine de Médicis en 1564 et détruit par un incendie en 1871, aujourd'hui surtout connu pour ses jardins à la française attenants au Louvre.

A proper noun referring to a former royal palace in Paris, built for Catherine de' Medici in 1564 and destroyed by fire in 1871, now known primarily for its formal gardens adjacent to the Louvre.

indénombrable · nom propre

1. Historical PalaceB2formal

   A former royal palace in Paris, built for Catherine de' Medici in 1564, which was destroyed by fire in 1871.

   Palais des Tuileries

   • The Tuileries Palace was once the primary residence of French monarchs.
   • Catherine de' Medici commissioned the construction of the Tuileries in the 16th century.
   • The palace was tragically burned down during the Paris Commune in 1871.

2. B2formal

   The famous formal gardens adjacent to the Louvre Museum in Paris, which are all that remain of the original palace complex.

   Jardins des Tuileries

   • The Tuileries Garden is a popular spot for both tourists and locals.
   • Visitors can stroll through the beautifully manicured paths of the Tuileries.
   • The garden features numerous statues and fountains.