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Luxembourg Gardens Jardin du Luxembourg
Paris's most loved park, with fountains, statues and the famous green chairs.
Photo: Benh LIEU SONG, crane cloned out by Sanchezn / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
Laid out in 1612 for Queen Marie de' Medici, the gardens surround the Luxembourg Palace, now home to the French Senate. Parisians come here to read, jog, play chess and sail toy boats on the Grand Bassin.
Wander to the Medici Fountain on the east side, one of the most romantic corners of the city.
Tickets / priceFree.
Opening hoursOpen every day. Opening and closing follow daylight and change every two weeks: roughly 7:30–8:15 opening, and closing from about 16:30 in December to late evening in summer. Times are posted at the gates. Source: French Senate (garden brochure), checked 2026-10-08
Time needed45–120 minutes
Best timeWeekday mornings or late afternoon
Getting thereLuxembourg (RER B) · Odéon (M4, M10)
AddressRue de Médicis / Rue de Vaugirard, 75006
Booking advice
No booking needed.
Insider tips
- Rent a wooden toy sailboat at the Grand Bassin; children love it.
- Pick up a picnic on Rue de Buci or Rue Mouffetard on the way.
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