Jardin du Luxembourg

Garden's nice! Tons of folks walking! A group of young men singing! Singing in public! Quoi! Pour quoi! Parce que!

Lots of folks chatting! Love it!

Almost as if people were simply into enjoying the moment! Imagine that! Well I saw it with my own eyes here in Paris! Oui Oui!

Woohoo!

Great place to come chill and wind down. Lots of chairs to sit on and just relax or you can take a stroll. There's a big pond where people were sailing small boats on there. I even saw some fishes. I didn't know about the Medici fountain until later so I didn't get to see it. :( there are lots of statues here

We came here on a cold, rainy day. So naturally the views were a bit less impressive. It also was wintertime, so there weren't really any flowers or blooming plants.

The Palace itself is a really looker. A stunning landmark. And the garden around it very pretty with the nice pond in the middle. Makes a nice little walk.

The gardens go on from there in all directions. Due to the very bad weather though we didn't explore it further. But we stumbled on the several statues of former queens. These were very impressive and the info plates very informative. That was really - if you're into history - a highlight of the gardens here.

There's a bistro and some public toilets on the grounds as well. Lots of benches for sunny days and also some covered areas to get some rest on rainy days.

All in all a fine garden. Surely something to come back to on a warm and sunny day.

Arguably one of the most beautiful gardens in all of Paris.

It is it all! Flowers, trees, sculptures, fountains, architectural elements, areas for sports and so much more.

My husband introduced this garden to me on one of our first visits to Paris together. The garden immediately captured my spirit to take the 2nd place spot of my top gardens in Paris list. Versailles still holds #1. I have yet to visit Giverny. This year for my birthday I had a photo shoot for both professional headshots and personal photos. The garden was the perfect setting offering a variety of colors, lighting, and scenery.

Some notable points to enjoy are:

Queens of France and Famous Women sculptures. In total 20 marble sculptures surrounding the pond honoring France's women in power.

The Medici Fountain, my absolute favorite spot in the garden, is a work of majesty and glory. Built in 1630 by Queen Marie de Medici, the fountain recounts the Greek tale of Polyphemus, better known as Cyclops, towering over the two lovers Acis and Galatea before he kills them. The image is both beautiful and tragic all at once. It is so stunning in person, there are chairs along the walkup to the fountain for people to sit and take it all in. the fountain had a cleaning in 2021, removing years of soot, algae, and tarnishing of the bronze. It has been restored to its magnificence.

The Grand Bassin is where anyone, children and adults can rent a petite boat to sail in the duck pond. Race with a friend or simply watch. The boats are not battery operated so it is a wonderful way to release your control of time. You are completely at the whim of where the wind takes you.

There is so much more to see. The most obvious being the Palace of Luxembourg itself, currently the house of the French Senate. The Gazebo area is where you can hear live music in the park. And, as with any large park, there are tennis courts. If you are like me, the balls will go every which way, but who cares, just remember everything is better in Paris. Maybe your game will magically improve.

Sit on one of the many benches throughout the park to relax, read, or watch. Bring a blanket and picnic and lay the day away after indulging a bottle of rose and saucisse and cheese. Or, simply meander along the pathways and get lost in the beauty of nature.

While the Tuileries may be the most well known garden in Paris, I challenge you on your next visit to Paris to take in the expansive beauty sprinkled throughout the Jardin of Luxembourg and determine which garden reins supreme.

It's truly beautiful. We walked through most of the garden which was a nice change of pace after spending 5 hours in the Louvre.

It's a great spot for families with playground and carousel. Plenty of chairs to soak up the sun and enjoy the views. Beautiful fountains, peaceful ponds - you can rent mini boats and drive them in the pond.

It's like the Central Park of Paris.

Lovely spot to bring a small picnic lunch if you're discreet about it. There are places for the little ones to play, and plenty for adults to feast their eyes upon.

Beautiful garden in the middle of Paris that has chairs, bathroom, water fountain, castle and smoothie stand. There are a lot of locals hanging around here. You can find a tiny Statue of Liberty here also.

The Jardin du Luxembourg in Paris is an absolute gem that should not be missed. The gardens are absolutely stunning, and there is so much to explore and enjoy here.

From the beautiful fountains to the peaceful ponds, there is something for everyone here. The gardens are meticulously maintained, and you can tell that the staff takes great pride in their work.

One of the highlights for me was the beautiful Medici Fountain with its intricate carvings and stunning water features. It was the perfect spot to sit and relax and take in the beauty of the garden.

There are also plenty of benches and chairs throughout the garden, so you can sit and enjoy the scenery or read a book in peace. It's the perfect spot to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and just unwind.

Overall, I highly recommend visiting the Jardin du Luxembourg if you are in Paris. It's a beautiful oasis in the heart of the city, and it's the perfect spot to relax and enjoy some natural beauty.

The gardens in October didn't look too colorful nor interesting. Therefore we didn't pay the fee to explore. When we come back to Paris again, we will visit.

The Luxembourg Gardens we're inspired by the Boboli Gardens in Florence. These gardens, which cover 25 hectares of land, and are divided into French & English gardens. Between the two, is a geometric forest and a large pond. There is also an apple orchard, an apiary to learn about bee-keeping, greenhouses with a collection of orchids and a colorful rose garden. The garden has 106 statues spread throughout the park, the monumental Medici fountain, the Orangerie and the Pavillon Davioud. There are many activities and facilities for children such as puppets, rides and slides. Adults, whether they are Parisians or tourists, can play chess, tennis, bridge or remote control boats. The cultural programme is characterized by free photography exhibitions on the garden railings and by concerts in the bandstand.

This is a perfect place to visit and relax after a meal nearby. There are numerous benches and chairs scattered throughout the Jardin for you to read a book, people watch, chat with a friend, or enjoy an ice cream. The fountains are beautiful and many families were renting mini boats for their children to enjoy at the ponds. I would equate this to the less busy parts of Central Park in NYC, definitely a must to stop by if you're in the neighborhood.