André Le Nôtre

This bronze sculpture depicts André Le Nôtre, an influential French landscape architect who shaped the formal gardens of Versailles. It stands in the Tuileries and measures about 32 inches (80 centimeters) tall and 24 inches (60 centimeters) wide.

The monument was created in 1913 by sculptor Adrien-Aurélien Hébrard to honor a master of garden design from the 17th century. Le Nôtre shaped French landscape architecture and set standards for symmetrical garden design across Europe.

The statue sits within a garden that embodies the design principles Le Nôtre himself pioneered. Walking around, you can see the clear lines and balanced layouts that define his approach.

The monument sits in a public garden and can be visited at no cost. It is easy to reach on foot, and pathways make the area comfortable to explore.

Many visitors overlook that the placement of the monument itself is a lesson in design. The sculptor positioned it so that standing before it, you naturally take in the core principles of French formal garden art.

Location: 1st arrondissement of Paris

Inception: 1913

Creator: Adrien-Aurélien Hébrard

Height: 0.8 m

Width: 0.6 m

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Made from material: bronze

GPS coordinates: 48.86508,2.32286

Latest update: December 15, 2025 13:29