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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.
Mondialement connu pour ses collections d'arbres fruitiers et d'orchidées, le Jardin du Luxembourg est l’un des sites les plus visités de Paris.
Luxembourg Gardens is a charming oasis in the heart of Paris, loved by both locals and travelers alike. With 55 acres of manicured gardens, it's the perfect place to unwind and soak up the Parisian atmosphere. You can admire the beautifully arranged flower beds, towering trees, and the grand Luxembourg Palace which overlooks the gardens.
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Learn about the history and attractions of the Luxembourg Garden, created by Marie de' Medici in 1612. Enjoy the flowers, statues, pond, and puppet shows in this central and charming park.
- 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.
The Luxembourg Garden comprises 25 hectares of formal and formal English gardens, 3,000 trees of various species, 5,000 m² of flower beds, an orchard containing more than 500 old varieties of pear and apple trees, a collection of exceptional orchids, 102 statues and monuments, including the famous Médicis fountain, and 4,500 "Sénat" seats.
Explore the 57-acre park with its statues, fountains, pond, orangery, and palace. Learn about its history, attractions, and activities, from relaxing in the green chairs to visiting the museum and the Senate.
