Timeline
16:21
Start at Harry's New York Bar, the historic spot where the Bloody Mary was invented. Enjoy a drink in the Hemingway-era atmosphere while the city is still bright.
16:51
Walk west to the Musée de l'Orangerie. Spend the last half hour before sunset viewing Monet's Water Lilies. The enclosed galleries offer a quiet contrast to the open gardens as the light outside begins to shift.
17:21
Step out into the Jardin des Tuileries for the sunset. The gardens face west, offering an unobstructed view of the sun dipping toward the WSW. The semi-formal gardens and sculpture gallery provide a serene backdrop for the final minutes of daylight.
17:41
End the evening with hand-made chocolates at Jean-Paul Hévin, located near the museum. The 'praliné croquant' is a perfect sweet finish to the night.
Local tip
The gardens close at 21:00, so you have plenty of time after sunset. Check the route from Harry's New York Bar to the Orangerie, as no direct walking directions are provided in the local data.
Check before you go
- Harry's New York Bar opens at 10:30.
- Jardin des Tuileries is open until 21:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Paris (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).