The Jardin du Luxembourg, Luxembourg Gardens in English, is a 23-hectare garden in Paris. Not to be confused with the country of the same name, the garden takes its name from the name of the hill where it is located. Full of beauty and serenity, this 23-hectare garden in France is the second-largest public park in Paris. Enter through the ornamental gates and wander the promenades to the apple and pear orchard, a marionette theatre, and vintage carousel. Your garden preferences are covered. Here you’ll find both French and English gardens. Visit the apiary to learn about bee-keeping or go to one of the greenhouses to enjoy the smell of orchids and roses. The Medici Fountain, that has a pronounced Italian influence was built by Marie de’ Medici in 1630 and restored by Napoleon.
The sculpture of Polyphemus Surprising Acis and Galatea was added in the 19th century. It is more of a grotto than an actual fountain, with a long narrow basin flanked by plane trees. Many sculptures can be found throughout the Jardin du Luxembourg, including those of Narcissus, Charles Baudelaire, and Beethoven. You may recognize the garden in Les Misérables, or perhaps you’ve read The Counterfeiters or Sanctuary. Visit the Jardin du Luxembourg and transport your imagination to a fictional place and time. You won’t be the same.
By Subway:
Odeon (lines 4 and 10), Mabillon (10), Saint-Germain-des-Prés (4)
RER B: Luxembourg-Senate station
By Bus:
21, 27, 38, 58, 82, 83, 84, 85, 89
Sunday: 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Monday: 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Saturday: 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
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