Luxembourg Gardens

Luxembourg Gardens
Luxembourg Gardens
Luxembourg Gardens
Luxembourg Gardens
Luxembourg Gardens


Step away from the hustle and bustle of Paris’ streets into a leafy oasis, where Parisians come to relax and enjoy art and music.

Situated in the heart of the Latin Quarter, on the left bank of the Seine, the Jardins de Luxembourg (Luxembourg Gardens) offer a breath of fresh air in this busy city, for locals and visitors alike.

The local area gets its name ‘Latin Quarter’ from the fact that it is home to one of the oldest universities in France, the Sorbonne, where the students historically did all their learning in Latin. Today, France’s brightest learn in their mother tongue, but the name and the intellectual café culture remain – you can find some of the best book shops in Paris lining the banks of the river.

The gardens themselves follow the beautifully landscaped traditions of French design. Originally forming the grounds of the neighbouring Luxembourg Palace, today they are open to all, and there is plenty of fun to be had for all the family here – from sipping a coffee and playing chess at the tables dotted around, to catching some rays, to splashing in the boating lake and enjoying a pony ride. In the summer months, the bandstand hosts free classical music concerts.

The park is filled with objects of interest – natural delights include an orchard and an apiary, while there are more than a hundred statues here, including busts of notable figures such as novelists Baudelaire and George Sand, and the composer Beethoven. The fountain is particularly notable, featuring French sculptor Auguste Ottin’s famous work, Polyphemus Surprising Acis and Galatea.

The Luxembourg Garden is located in the 6th arrondissement. Entry is free, but a small fee applies for the children’s play area. Opening hours vary, so check online before going.

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Reviews of Luxembourg Gardens

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5/5 - Excellent

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go on the big wheel

5/5 - Excellent

Pim

Nice garden to visit

5/5 - Excellent

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Great place for kids. There is a large pond / water fountain where the kids can hire sail boats with wooden sticks to push around for 30mins. Charge about 8Euro per boat hire. Well worth it to see them pushing boats around and enjoying the outdoors. Each boat had a county flag. We had Italy and was constantly chanting Italy, Italy, Italy for the wind to catch the sails.

5/5 - Excellent

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Remember to bring a picnic

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