Jardin de Luxembourg
Jardin de Luxembourg is a well deserved favourite among Parisians and should be on any visitors must see list
Jardin de Luxembourg is situated near the famous Sorbonne University in the 6th arrondisement. It is arguably the most well known and well loved park in Paris. The name comes from the fact the park was originally owned by the Duke of Luxemberg so quite literally, Jardin de Luxembourg translates as the garden of Luxembourg.
The park covers an area of around fifty-five hectares. Famously the park was bought by Marie de Medici who was the mother of Louis XIII, because of her Italian heritage she had the garden redesigned in an Italian style so that she could be reminded of her childhood spent mostly in Florence at Pitti Palace.
The Grand Bassin is a large octagon shaped pond that is situated right at the very centre of the park, one of the favourite pastimes that people enjoy here is to rent a small boat. You may also be entertained by a small puppet theatre and there are pony rides and a carousel for the children. This park is well worth a visit and it really feels like the quintessential park portrayed in so many movies. There are many nice lawns all around the central point and one can also simply make use of one of the many chairs that are around the park if you need to take a short rest from your wanderings.
A number of Watteau's garden scenes are based on the view of the garden during a period when the upkeep of the gardens was neglected and they were allowed to run wild a little. If you are familiar with his work then you might find it interesting to try to find the locations of his paintings.
This park is a favourite for couples and also is a firm favourite of chess players as well as the traditional French game of Jeux de Boules, a game that is something like jacks. There are also a number of really beautiful fountains in this park, one of the most well known is the Fontaine de Medicis, named after the famous family that originally bought the park and redesigned it. The fountain is designed in a baroque style and has been there since 1624. There are a number of statues throughout the park that attract great interest as well.
Nearby attractions: Latin Quarter, Pantheon and the Musée de Cluny - (Medieval Art)
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: NoAddress: 75006 Paris, France
Phone: 01 42 34 20 00
Official Website: Jardin de Luxembourg
Jardin de Luxembourg Reviews
Rated out of 5
Wow!!!
The most beautiful gardens in Paris.
We visited in the autumn, the falling leaves and yellow trees were delightful. Amazing atmosphere and truly unmissable for any tourist and local in Paris
amit orfali - 3 weeks ago
Beautiful Garden in Paris, it is free-entrance and open to public, no reservation, just walk-in. The operating hours are varied depending on the season - generally in summer, 7am to 1 hour before sunset, in winter, 8am to 1 hour before sunset. It is a huge garden with different sections for everyone: a garden with tree, bench, statues, or open-space surrounding a pond with benches. One could sit for hours to enjoy the scenery.
qlv assoc - 4 weeks ago
Beautiful garden, well maintained, open to public, chairs to enjoy evenings, large band to keep you mesmerized.
Beautifully manicured garden with colourful flowers and resting chairs all around. A small pool in front of palace building and a vendor renting boats for kids to enjoy.
Get at least 2 hours of leisure to enjoy the beauty.
Sudershan Singh Gusain - 2 months ago
This is the best place to go on picnics and relax on the lounge chairs.. We were lucky to have been in this garden when it was very sunny..Many people were coming in to soak in the sun..the chairs were running out..there were so many kids around the pond waving their sticks around and watching their toy boats sail away..But I would prefer a greener Luxembourg than the autumn vibe though..
Julie Linto - 2 weeks ago
I had some time to kill before leaving for the airport and decided to go this garden. Perfect weather that day, lots of children playing boats, people sunbathing, reading books, drawing, jogging, the area is huge, the gardens are beautiful, clean, and well maintained. It's free to public, I got my croissants and ate them by the fountain while people watching.
Ike Joe - a month ago
Directions
| Metro / RER Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| M4 or M10 | Odéon | 6 minutes |
| M12 | Notre-Dame-des-Champs | 6 minutes |
| RER-B | Luxembourg | 0 minutes |
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