Jardin du Luxembourg (Le) Parks, Gardens & Cemeteries
One of Paris' Favorite Parks
Boulevard Saint-Michel
Paris,
75006
France
+33 1 42 34 20 00
Transport Options:
Train Available: métro: Odéon. RER: Luxembourg
Paris,
75006
France
+33 1 42 34 20 00Transport Options:
Train Available: métro: Odéon. RER: Luxembourg
Overview
The ground on which the Jardin du Luxembourg and the Palais du Luxembourg stand was originally the site of a Roman camp. In 1257 the Chartreux religious order bought the land and built a monastery here and later princess regent Marie de Médicis had the palace built in 1615. This is one of Paris' favorite gardens. Sensitively and very prettily laid out, it is wonderfully popular with students and residents in Paris' Latin Quarter. Children can go on pony rides, play on swings and sail their toy boats on the octagonal pond. A much-loved and popular meeting place.Open daily from 7.30amThe most beautiful garden in Parisby Yahoo | 2006-08-04 15:25:55 | 
This is absolutely my favorite garden/park in Paris, and I am there every time I am in town, without fail, even in the middle of winter and the ground is completely covered in snow. But of course it's best in spring/summer. Watch the beautiful flowers bloom, and pull up a chair and while away the afternoon. It doesn't get more relaxing than this. Take a nap, even...I did.
