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Jardin du Luxembourg

  4.5/5 (2 ratings)
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This was the first French garden to be influenced by the Italian Baroque. The Luxembourg has long been seen as a quintessential Parisian space and remains very popular. It was designed for anoter Medici princess, Marie, who became Queen of France. Like the Boboli garden where Marie had spent her youth, the Luxembourg plan has two axes at right angles. Jacques Boyceau superintended the layout. Today, as in the seventeenth century, it is a good place to savour the cosmopolitan atmosphere of a rich palace garden. It has changed over the centuries but, judging from Evelyn's description (below), the character of the garden is not so different. During a period of neglect, some of Watteau's romantic garden scenes were painted here. The Medici Fountain was moved from its original position and does not do justice to the famous name. There are some public park facilities, including tennis courts and children's play areas, and over a hundred sculptures, including statues of Stendhal, Chopin, Montesquieu, Phidias, Baudelaire, Delacroix and Blanche of Castile. The parterres on the fringe of the Luxembourg have been laid out in an informal 'Anglo-Chinois' manner. The Luxembourg Palace is now used by the French Senate.
Address - Boulevard Saint-Michel, Ile-de-France, Paris, France, 75006
Opening times - All year, Daily, Open 7am to 1 hour before sunset in summer, Open 8am to 1 hour before sunset in winter
Admission - Entrance free
Website - Visit the Jardin du Luxembourg website

Designers and Influences

This garden has been designed and influenced by Jacques de la Barauderie Boyceau

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Recent Reviews

  • 4 months ago Jason Palmiter said

    Best park for children and adults alike.

    (5.0/5)
  • 5 months ago Andy said

    We love spending time in this garden, mostly just sitting on the seats and soaking up the peaceful atmosphere. Our favourite feature of the garden was the huge bronze head which was added in 2007 and is known as “Le Prophète”. He seems to be on guard watching the comings and goings in the garden. Other highlights are the Medici Fountain and the mini lake. This is the city’s most used park. Great to wander through on a sunny day to sample Parisian life. The flower beds are stunning at the right time of year too.

    http://www.free-city-guides.com/paris/jardin-du-luxembourg/

    (4.0/5)

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