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The Jardin du Luxembourg (French pronunciation: [ʒaʁdɛ̃ dy lyksɑ̃buʁ]), known in English as the Luxembourg Garden, colloquially referred to as the Jardin du Sénat (Senate Garden), is located in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, France.
Jardin du Luxembourg Le jardin vu du sommet de la tour Montparnasse, où l'on distingue sur la gauche le palais du Luxembourg où siège le Sénat. Géographie; Pays France: Commune Paris: Arrondissement 6 e: Quartier Odéon: Superficie 22,45 ha: Histoire; Création 1612 Caractéristiques; Type jardin paysager: Gestion; Propriétaire Sénat ...
History of the Garden. The Luxembourg Garden was acquired by Marie de Médicis between 1614 and 1631, and underwent many transformations up until the renovations by Haussmann, when it took its current shape. While its area - approximately 23 hectares - is roughly equivalent to the initial acquisitions of Marie de Médicis, the layout has ...
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- Relax At The Medicis Fountain. The Fontaine Medicis – Medici Fountain – is my favourite place in the Jardin du Luxembourg. I first stumbled upon it while living in Paris back in 1992, thinking I had found a small corner of paradise, I was not wrong.
- Sail A Boat In The Grand Bassin. If you’re in Paris with kids, it’s well worth scheduling a visit to the Jardin du Luxembourg on a Wednesday or weekend.
- Explore The Statues Of The French Queens. The series of twenty statues on the Terrasse des Reines (Terrace of Queens) was added in the 19 century. Some French queens are depicted, as well as several notable women who made important contributions to French life.
- Watch A Game Of Boules. An afternoon on a shady court playing boules – also known as pétanque – is a hugely popular French tradition. And there’s no better place to watch it than the Jardin du Luxembourg.
But the Jardin du Luxembourg? It is in a class of its own. Nestled in the 6th arrondissement, right between the Saint-Germain-des-Prés and the Latin quarter, this is in one of the most exclusive neighborhoods of the city. And for the locals, the Jardin du Luxembourg is their neighborhood backyard.
Jardin du Luxembourg Designed in 1612 by Marie de’ Medici, the Luxembourg Garden is the most centric, popular and beautiful park in Paris. The Luxembourg Palace , which gives its name to the gardens, is currently owned by the French Senate.
