Small north round basin

The Small North Round Basin is a circular water feature in the northern section of the Tuileries Garden. It sits surrounded by well-kept green spaces as part of the formal garden layout.

The basin dates to the 17th century when André Le Nôtre designed the formal French gardens as part of the Tuileries Palace grounds. This garden style became a model for French landscape design for generations to come.

This water feature shows classical French garden design with symmetrical lines and geometric shapes throughout the space. You can see and feel the sense of order and balance as you walk around the round basin.

The basin stays open during regular Tuileries Garden hours and works well as a spot to get your bearings in the northern area. The paths around it are flat and easy to walk, with benches nearby if you need to sit down.

From the seating areas around this basin, you get direct views of both the Louvre Museum and the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel. This vantage point makes it a good spot to rest and take in the surroundings.

Location: 1st arrondissement of Paris

Part of: fountains in the Tuileries garden

GPS coordinates: 48.86310,2.33060

Latest update: December 15, 2025 13:24