Luxembourg Gardens
Jardin du Luxembourg
A royal garden blending French and English styles, where the Luxembourg Palace, the Medici Fountain and the green iron chairs are part of everyday Parisian life.
The Luxembourg Gardens were laid out by Queen Marie de' Medici in the 17th century, and the Luxembourg Palace at the northern end now houses the French Senate. The park features an octagonal pond where children sail model boats, the romantic Medici Fountain, more than a hundred statues, and a small replica of the Statue of Liberty. Green iron chairs are scattered everywhere, perfect for sitting in the sun or reading a book. There are also an orchard, an apiary, tennis courts and a puppet theater. Entry is free, and opening hours change with sunrise and sunset. The gardens sit between the Latin Quarter and Saint-Germain, and you can step straight into the park from Luxembourg RER station on line B.
Opening hours
About 07:30 to sunset (until 21:30 in summer)
Nearby sights
- Latin Quarter & Saint-Germain-des-Prés
- Panthéon
- Shakespeare and Company
- Sainte-Chapelle
- Catacombs of Paris
- Notre-Dame de Paris
- Louvre Museum
- Montparnasse Tower Observation Deck