Jardin du Luxembourg Gardens

Visit the public park Luxembourg Gardens in Paris

Information about Jardin du Luxembourg, the beautiful public park in the heart of Paris France. Tips and opening hours for visiting the peaceful Luxembourg Gardens.

Visiting the Luxembourg Gardens in Paris

The Luxembourg Gardens are a well-liked public park in the Latin Quartier district of Paris. The park is a popular destination for Parisians and tourists. It is located close to the Sorbonne University on the banks of the Seine River. It's a sizable public park that covers over 20 hectares. The Luxembourg Gardens is Paris’s most popular public park; it is open every day of the week. The beautiful park features broad avenues, lovely terraces, and a large collection of classical statues. The Grand Bassin, a large pond, is the central point of the Luxembourg Gardens. In the park, you can also find an outdoor café, bocce courts, a puppet theater, a small museum, and tennis courts. Public park Jardin du Luxembourg is free to enter.

^{The historic Medici fountain in the Luxembourg Gardens}

^{Grand Bassin in Jardin du Luxembourg in Paris, France}

History of the Luxembourg Gardens

A new city palace named Palais du Luxembourg was built for Maria de Medici around 1612. The new palace was inspired by the iconic Palazzo Pitti in Florence. The palace underwent extensive renovations in the 19th century. Today, the structure is the home of the French Senate. Unfortunately, Palais du Luxembourg is not open to visitors.

Work on the royal gardens began in 1612, also under the command of Maria de Medici. Today, the grounds are known as the Luxembourg Gardens. Maria de Medici appreciated art a lot; therefore, you can find more than 100 antique statues in the Luxembourg Gardens. The park also has a variety of antique fountains; the most notable of them is the beautiful Medici Fountain.

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Where are the Luxembourg Gardens?

The Paris metro is a convenient and easy way to visit the Luxembourg Gardens. The public park can be reached via Line 4 or Line 10 at the Odéon stop.

Close to the Luxembourg Gardens is a stop for the Paris Hop-on Hop-off bus. Read more info about the Hop-on Hop-off bus.