Luxembourg Palace

Welcome to the Luxembourg Palace and Gardens, an extraordinary sixty-acre oasis of tranquility situated on the Left Bank in the historic Latin Quarter, just a short walk from the Pantheon. As you enter through the gilded iron…

Stand here and take in the imposing northern facade of the Luxembourg Palace. You can immediately see the distinct architectural divergence from typical French chateaus of the period. …

Moving away from the palace steps, we arrive at the spectacular Grand Basin, the octagonal pond that serves as the central focal point of the formal gardens. This area represents the absolute pinnacle of classic French garden…

Tucked away under a dense canopy of plane trees on the eastern side of the palace is perhaps the most romantic and photographed monument in the park: the Medici Fountain. Commissioned by Marie de' Medici in the 1630s, it…

As we walk along the elevated terraces overlooking the Grand Basin, you will notice a series of twenty white marble statues standing on pedestals, forming a ring around the central lawns. This is the series of the Queens of…

Continuing to the western edge of the park, we encounter the grand Orangery. Constructed in 1839, this elegant, glass-fronted building serves a vital, historical horticultural purpose. …

As we venture further into the southwestern corner, the dense foliage conceals a few delightful surprises. Keep your eyes peeled, and you will discover a miniature, bronze replica of the Statue of Liberty. …

As our walking tour of the Luxembourg Palace and Gardens comes to an end, take a deep breath and absorb the sensory tapestry of this incredible space. We have journeyed through four centuries of history, from the homesick…