Jardin du Luxembourg

Welcome to the Jardin du Luxembourg, arguably the most beautiful and beloved park in Paris. This 25-hectare oasis of 'harmonious lines and perspectives' was created in 1612 at the behest of Marie de' Medici, the widow of King…

The Palais du Luxembourg is the architectural anchor of the garden, a grand castle built to satisfy the 'nostalgia' of Marie de' Medici. Its rusticated stone facade is a direct homage to the Italian Renaissance style she loved in…

At the center of the garden lies the large octagonal pool, known as the Grand Bassin, which offers a 'lovely perspective' on the palace. This is perhaps the most iconic spot in the park, where children have been sailing small…

In the northeast corner of the garden, tucked away among the trees, is the Fontaine de Médicis, one of the park's 'most iconic' and 'hidden gems'. Commissioned by Marie de' Medici around 1630, it was originally designed as a…

The Luxembourg Gardens serve as a 'living history course' thanks to the 106 statues scattered throughout the park. One of the most famous series is the 'Queens of France and Illustrious Women,' a collection of 20 marble statues…

In the western part of the garden, you will find the Orangerie, a building dating from 1839 that houses a collection of 180 plants, including 'tropical fruits' and bitter orange trees. Some of these trees are over 300 years old…

The Luxembourg Gardens are a 'perfect place' for recreation and social life. In the southern and western sections, you will find areas dedicated to sports and play, including tennis and basketball courts. …

As our tour of the Jardin du Luxembourg comes to a close, I hope you have felt the 'sense of poetry and beauty' that makes this park so special. It is a place where 'traditional architecture' meets the 'daily life' of a modern…