Jardin Luxembourg Paris

Situated on the border between saint germain des prés and the latin quarter the luxembourg gardens inspired by the boboli gardens in florence were created upon the initiative of queen marie de medici in 1612.

Jardin luxembourg paris. Located a short walk from the pantheon. Jardin du luxembourg is a gathering site of parisian high society which also offers a resting space thanks to the english garden located along the rue guynemer and rue auguste comte. Luxembourg gardens the most amazing park for parents and children in paris. Explore the jardin du luxembourg.

It is close to the ile de la cité with notre dame and also to the latin quarter. It is in a wonderful 19th century haussmannian style building with six floors with an elevator. It was created in the 17th century as a private park for marie de medici wife of king henry iv and opened to the public in the 19th century. ʒaʁdɛ dy lyksɑ buːʁ also known in english as the luxembourg gardens is located in the 6th arrondissement of paris france it was created beginning in 1612 by marie de medici the widow of king henry iv of france for a new residence she constructed the luxembourg palace the garden today is owned by the french senate which meets.

This space is enhanced by orchids and vines. Top choice park in st germain les invalides. Situation map and general description. 07 30 am 05 30 pm.

The gardens which cover 25 hectares of land are split into french gardens and english gardens. Comprised mainly of formal gardens the garden of luxembourg in french. Beautiful sculptures in a stunning variety. Rue de médicis rue de vaugirard 75006 paris france jardin du luxembourg contact number.

The jardin du luxembourg french pronunciation. The jardin du luxembourg is probably the most popular park in paris. Jardin du luxembourg address. Plenty of stunning grass and flower gardens.

Between the two lies a geometric. Boasting 55 acres of green space between saint germain des prés and the latin quarter it s a site not to be missed. The jardin du luxembourg known locally as the luco was created in 1612 on the orders of marie de medicis mother of louis xiii. Napoléon dedicated the 23 gracefully laid out hectares of the luxembourg gardens to the children of paris and many residents spent their childhood prodding 1920s wooden sailboats with long sticks on the octagonal grand bassin pond.

The jardin du luxembourg is in the centre of paris in the 6th arrondissement. A special attraction for children is the independent boating in the. The boutique hotel les jardins du luxembourg is situated in the heart of latin quarter on the left bank. Originally written by mattheiu in august 2017 and updated by arielle in november 2019.