Luxembourg Gardens
Luxembourg Gardens
4.5
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Monday
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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Luxembourg Gardens is a charming oasis in the heart of Paris, loved by both locals and travelers alike. With 55 acres of manicured gardens, it's the perfect place to unwind and soak up the Parisian atmosphere. You can admire the beautifully arranged flower beds, towering trees, and the grand Luxembourg Palace which overlooks the gardens. In the summer, the park is great for picnics and family outings. Be sure to check out the pétanque (lawn bowling) and chess areas, too. To learn more about the park's rich history, consider joining a walking tour of the gardens. – Tripadvisor
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Neighbourhood: 6th Arr. - Luxembourg
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- Sam3314Derby, United Kingdom2,087 contributionsA place to while away some timeLarge public park with lots of chairs to sit in and enjoy people and bird watching. Lots of ponds and fountains with plenty of water fowl and parakeets. Various food outlets that you can either eat on or take away. You can hire a model boat for one of the ponds.Visited October 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 9 October 2023
- Experience7930185 contributionsWell-crafted sale boats for the boating pond.Hiring boats at the boating pond was probably the highlight of our seven year old's trip to Paris. It has us all smiling, waiting to see which way the wind would take the boat. The play area was good too.Visited November 2023Travelled with familyWritten 4 November 2023
- Joel DigbyAustralia17 contributionsGreat Experience for usIdeal for a stroll in Paris in the early morning or late afternoon. A brief reprieve from the commotion and clamour of the metropolis. Because of its position in the midst of Paris and the fact that it is in the Latin Quarter, it is an excellent site to make a brief halt in order to rest your feet after taking a lengthy stroll around the lovely Latin neighbourhood. The cathedral of Notre Dame, the Pantheon, and the Seine river are all within a few minutes' walking distance from one another.Visited November 2023Travelled with familyWritten 12 November 2023
- Niwagaba ELondon, United Kingdom4 contributionsA grandiose display of statues and fountainsThe Luxembourg Gardens are a grandiose display of statues, fountains, and lush greenery. It's the perfect place to take a leisurely stroll and admire the breathtaking beauty of the gardens. From the grandiose fountain in the center to the statues of famous figures, the gardens are a sight to behold. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a peaceful and picturesque spot.Visited December 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 6 December 2023
- BozarslanKilicIstanbul, Türkiye3 contributionsTranquil Haven in ParisLuxembourg Gardens is a tranquil oasis in the heart of Paris. The manicured lawns, serene fountains, and vibrant flowers create a perfect escape. Whether you're strolling through the gardens or relaxing by the pond, it offers a serene respite from the city's hustle and bustle. A must-visit for a moment of tranquility.Visited October 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 13 December 2023
- GAR970 contributionsParisian eleganceThis classy garden is an oasis in the heart of Paris. Unfortunately we didn’t stay long as we ended up visiting on one of the hottest days of the year, but we saw enough to see how well kept it was, particularly the flowers. Really recommendVisited August 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 17 December 2023
- janeNorwich, United Kingdom51 contributionsLovely, even in FebruaryWalked round here and everything was very neat and pretty even though it was a cold February day. Lots of chairs to sit, places to get a coffee and chairs everywhere. I bet it’s fabulous in the summer.Visited February 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 5 February 2024
- NoraatcSudbury, Massachusetts39,708 contributionsMy happy place in ParisFor the umpteenth time, I had such a lovely morning walk in my happy place, the Jardin du Luxembourg… same beauty, same tranquility, same charm as always. I have been in Paris many times but walking on the leafy alleys of one of the most beautiful parks in the world has never been missed. Love everything there: exquisite statuary, beautiful pond, relaxing atmosphere… this is Paris…Visited April 2024Travelled soloWritten 23 April 2024
- Brendan SArlington, Virginia2,152 contributionsBeautiful public gardensThese huge public gardens are located in front of the Luxembourg palace. There are sculptures, fountains and manicured hedges. They are much less crowded than the Tuileries gardens near the Louvre, and I found the Luxembourg gardens even more beautiful, too.Visited May 2024Travelled soloWritten 15 May 2024
- Isabella FernandesGermany20 contributionsLuxembourg Garden a must visit place in ParisThis is a huge public gardens located in front of the Luxembourg palace. There are sculptures, fountains and manicured hedges. A sprawling location with ample space to hangout or enjoy the nature. A must visit while at Paris. I really liked the Luxembourg gardens beauty at it's bestVisited March 2024Travelled soloWritten 30 May 2024
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Meia Lua
Oslo, Norway10 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
Very nice outing for a sunny afternoon, be sure to look for the stand with the “petits bateaux”, which is usually to be found near the fountain. For 5€, kids can rent a small toy sail boat for 30 minutes, to push and chase in the water of the fountain, with a stick. The 30 minutes fly by quickly, it was such a fun and original activity, that apparently dates back to the late 1800s!
Written 25 February 2020
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Hans-Olof H
Stockholm, Sweden1,099 contributions
Apr 2023
This museum is a rather small museum and has just one exhibition at a time. Normally the tourist is a large part of the visitors to a Paris Museum, so it is very surprising that they do not respect them. All the written information and the guided tours is only in French. However, there is a QR-cod that you can get a truly short text in English in your mobile. But this definitively not enough. And there is no info when you by your ticket that it is for French speaking only exhibition. Nonchalant and arrogant. So, if you are not fluent in French skip this museum. By the way, the elegant café just outside the entrance is very expensive and the cakes are very small.
Written 13 May 2023
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LDawn_RH
Calgary, Canada836 contributions
Oct 2022
A beautiful oasis of greenery and flowers in the 6th arrondissement. Even in fall foliage, the gardens are spectacular. There are many different paths to take, each with many chairs to stop and admire the flora and the many statues. In the centre of the park, there is a huge pool with a fountain, where children can race miniature sailboats. There is a carousel, pony rides, petanque grounds, and more. The Luxembourg Palace is currently under repair, but is still very lovely. The only drawback is that you must pay to use the public toilettes, but that is common in much of Europe. Take a camera!
Written 17 October 2022
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Vadim
Murmansk, Russia34,642 contributions
Aug 2022
The Luxembourg Garden appeared thanks to nostalgia... The wife of Henry IV, Maria de' Medici, missed her native Florence very much and decided to build a piece of it in Paris. Or rather, outside its walls, because at the beginning of the XVII century there was no Paris here yet. Moreover, after Rastignac's murder of Henry, no one interfered with Maria, she became regent under the young Louis XIII. If you have been to Florence, you will see the similarities between the Luxembourg Palace and the Palazzo Pitti, where Maaria de' Medici used to live, and between the Luxembourg Gardens and the Boboli Gardens. Although the relief makes Boboli more interesting. Since the time of the Medici, the Medici grotto has remained in the Luxembourg Garden. Perhaps the most romantic place here. A lot of water has flowed since then. The garden increased due to the Carthusian monastery, decreased due to the laying of new avenues, invariably remaining one of the favorite vacation spots of Parisians. Moms are walking with strollers, old people are doing wushu, everyone else is reading on benches, running along paths, playing tennis. In general, this is a place for Parisians. We tourists can only run through the alleys, see an eclectic collection of more than 100 sculptures, ranging from the mythical Diana and Minerva to the communist Ho Chi Minh, who inflicted a humiliating defeat on the French at Dien Bien Phu. A long 12-minute composition of the same name "Le jardin du Luxembourg" by Joe Dassin in headphones will help you.
Written 10 January 2023
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Martin Carroll
Winchester, VA613 contributions
Dec 2020
The Luxembourg Gardens is a wonderful place in the Left Bank section of Paris. The Gardens are a wonderful place to "people watch". On a nice weather weekend in Paris, you can expect a large crowd in the park. There is room for many.
Our hotel was on "Rue de Vaugirard" close to the "Boulevard Saint Michel", so we were close to the Gardens which we enjoyed many times.
Many times we were engaged in conversation with the students from the Sorbonne who practice their English. The students seemed to know that we were Americans. It was like there was a sign on our forehead.
The Luxembourg Palace is a large building close to the exit on "Saint Michel'. The sessions of the French Senate are held in the Palace Building. Originally, Palace was built for Marie De Medici. It a beautiful structure.
Our hotel was on "Rue de Vaugirard" close to the "Boulevard Saint Michel", so we were close to the Gardens which we enjoyed many times.
Many times we were engaged in conversation with the students from the Sorbonne who practice their English. The students seemed to know that we were Americans. It was like there was a sign on our forehead.
The Luxembourg Palace is a large building close to the exit on "Saint Michel'. The sessions of the French Senate are held in the Palace Building. Originally, Palace was built for Marie De Medici. It a beautiful structure.
Written 4 November 2021
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VoyagerJC
Paris, France119 contributions
May 2022 • Family
Visited gardens many times in the past and returned after a 2 year gap to enjoy as have always done to find most the grass areas apparently off limits and only for show!
What can only be described as a "jobs worth" who enjoyed blowing his whistle to move everyone off the grass. Indeed some grass spaces had signs to say keep off but many didn't, so logically you would expect to be able to enjoy it. No, despite no sign they still were off limits with a very small area that was open.
Unfortunately the park is privately owned and should be given back to the people of Paris to enjoy if it is managed like this!
What can only be described as a "jobs worth" who enjoyed blowing his whistle to move everyone off the grass. Indeed some grass spaces had signs to say keep off but many didn't, so logically you would expect to be able to enjoy it. No, despite no sign they still were off limits with a very small area that was open.
Unfortunately the park is privately owned and should be given back to the people of Paris to enjoy if it is managed like this!
Written 24 July 2022
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mlbtravels
Noosa, Australia4,149 contributions
Oct 2021 • Friends
At any time of the year, in any kind of weather, this must be the best park in the world. It is absolutely beautiful. Allow yourself 2-3 hours to wander and explore each part of the gardens. There are fruit trees, bee hives, a small lake where children sail small boats, watch the boules being played by locals, sit on the green seats which are everywhere, find all of the statues and just wander. There are a couple of places where you can buy some coffee/small snacks to eat. My recommendation is to take your own picnic. There are several metro stations and bus stops within minutes of the entry gates. To appreciate Paris is to appreciate these gardens. Highly recommended.
Written 31 October 2021
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Lori034
Wallaceburg, Canada108 contributions
July 2019
Everything that you would expect from Luxembourg Gardens. The grounds were extremely well kept and littered with locals and tourists hanging out enjoying the day in the park. We didn't rent a remote controlled boat as the line up was a little long and we had so many things to see. We had an agenda and only spent 40 minutes or so here. Too much to see - no time to relax!
Written 31 January 2020
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Anthony K
London, UK15,451 contributions
May 2022
In good weather there is no better place to sit and relax and people-watch, even if it is only elderly joggers or attractive young ladies saving food from Restaurant waste and market-traders throwing good food away. The sun blest lawns means that you do not have to enter the splendid Galleries. So many trees and flowers to admire. The perfect place to pass a couple of hours.
Written 23 May 2022
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MrsSAJennings
London, UK500 contributions
Nov 2021 • Couples
We were happy to see these gardens open as many times we have visited before they were shut.
Like all gardens in Paris it was I maculate. All trees cut to the same design which gives the park the crisp, uniformed feel.
The wonderful water feature encourages people to grab and chair and take a moment to pause.
The gardens surround the beautiful Luxembourg Palace.
Lovely places to eat. We are at the La Terrasse de Madame which was amazing.
A visit to the Medici fountain is a must. This fountain is extremely beautiful.
Like all gardens in Paris it was I maculate. All trees cut to the same design which gives the park the crisp, uniformed feel.
The wonderful water feature encourages people to grab and chair and take a moment to pause.
The gardens surround the beautiful Luxembourg Palace.
Lovely places to eat. We are at the La Terrasse de Madame which was amazing.
A visit to the Medici fountain is a must. This fountain is extremely beautiful.
Written 4 November 2021
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Where is the best place to park if visiting the gardens?
Written 20 August 2024
We took metro and walked. Didn’t see any parking there
Written 21 August 2024
Where is the best place to park if visiting the gardens?
Written 20 August 2024
Will I need to apply for a Pass Jeux to visit here on July 28 and 28 due to the Olympics?
Written 6 July 2024
Are the sailboats only on Wednesday and weekends? In the summer are the hours different? Our friends said they recently rented sailboats on a Thursday
Written 28 April 2024
Hello - Are the boats available every day? Or just Wednesdays and weekends like the puppet shows? Trying to make sure our kids aren't disappointed if they aren't out when we are there! Thank you!
Written 12 February 2023
Not sure what the question is referring to - I am not aware of boats at the gardens.
Written 20 February 2023
Are there entry fees for children and adults?
Written 23 January 2020
It’s a public park so it’s free to walk through.
Written 23 January 2020
What are the children activities found in the luxembourg gardens?
Written 23 January 2020
There was a pond in the front of the main building with people playing with remote controlled boats however as for kids specific activities I'm not sure. We saw people lounging around in the sun, people doing Tai Chi under the trees and a band playing in the gazebo. Nice place for families to hang out inside a city
Written 31 January 2020
I heard that people play chess in the garden in summer. Which part of the park is it in? I tried looking at maps, but no where do I see where the permanent chess tables are set up.
Written 1 November 2019
I was there in October 2019 and they were playing chess - I don't think there are permanent tables. I saw them playing in the NE corner of the park, away form the pond and places where a lot of tourists go. I have pictures but cannot see how I can upload them to you.
Written 4 November 2019
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