Rectangular south basin

The Rectangular South Basin is a water feature in the Tuileries Garden with straight edges and calm water surfaces. It forms part of a larger garden layout positioned between the Louvre and Place de la Concorde.

The basin was created in the 1600s as part of a major redesign of the Tuileries by a prominent garden designer. It was conceived as a central element of the baroque garden style.

The basin shows how Paris gardens use water and space to create a restful place within the city. Visitors can feel the orderly design and rhythm that shape daily life in the gardens.

The basin is easy to reach on foot and has several benches nearby where you can rest. The best time to visit is on weekday mornings when fewer people are around.

The water is kept circulating through a modern system and fish are carefully maintained. These details are often overlooked, yet they show how historic places are kept working today.

Location: 1st arrondissement of Paris

Part of: fountains in the Tuileries garden

GPS coordinates: 48.86310,2.32750

Latest update: December 15, 2025 13:26