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The Luxembourg Palace (French: Palais du Luxembourg, pronounced [palɛ dy lyksɑ̃buʁ]) is at 15 Rue de Vaugirard in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, France. It was originally built (1615–1645) to the designs of the French architect Salomon de Brosse to be the royal residence of the regent Marie de' Medici , mother of King Louis XIII .
Learn about the history and architecture of the Luxembourg Palace, the seat of the French Senate since 1879. Explore the Palace in 360° vision and watch a video on its evolution.
Luxembourg Palace is a neo-classical building and a meeting place for the French Senate. It has a beautiful garden with statues, fountains and a pond, where locals and tourists enjoy relaxing or picnicking.
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- 15 rue de Vaugirard 6th Arrondissement, Paris
Learn about the Luxembourg Palace, a former royal residence and now a museum and the seat of the French Senate. Discover its history, architecture and the beautiful gardens with a fountain, a pond and flowerbeds.
Learn about the history and attractions of the Luxembourg Palace, the former residence of the French royal family and now the seat of the Senate. Discover the beautiful gardens, the pond, the playground and the nearby places to visit.
The Luxembourg Palace was built on the grounds of a 16th-century mansion that belonged to François de Piney, Duke of Luxembourg. This family has only a distant and indirect connection with the Duchy of Luxembourg .
Learn about the Luxembourg Palace, a 17th-century classical building that was the residence of Marie de Medicis and now houses the French Senate. Find out how to visit the nearby Luxembourg Garden, a popular green space with statues, fountains, and activities.
