Jardin De Luxembourg
The jardin du luxembourg is in the centre of paris in the 6th arrondissement.
Jardin de luxembourg. The jardin du luxembourg french pronunciation. Between the two lies a geometric. The gardens which cover 25 hectares of land are split into french gardens and english gardens. Luxembourg gardens the most amazing park for parents and children in paris.
ʒaʁdɛ dy lyksɑ buːʁ also known in english as the luxembourg gardens is located in the 6th arrondissement of paris france it was created beginning in 1612 by marie de medici the widow of king henry iv of france for a new residence she constructed the luxembourg palace the garden today is owned by the french senate which meets. Jardin du luxembourg one of the most important historical gardens in paris is located close to the latin quarter. Situated on the border between saint germain des prés and the latin quarter the luxembourg gardens inspired by the boboli gardens in florence were created upon the initiative of queen marie de medici in 1612. The jardin du luxembourg known locally as the luco was created in 1612 on the orders of marie de medicis mother of louis xiii.
A special attraction for children is the independent boating in the. The 55 acres 23 hectares park owned by the senate of france is home to several lawns fountains flowerbeds model sailboats and tree lined promenades. Nearby the heavily guarded hôtel du petit luxembourg was the modest 16th century pad where marie de médici lived while the palais du luxembourg was being built. Top choice park in st germain les invalides.
Beautiful sculptures in a stunning variety. Explore the jardin du luxembourg. Located a short walk from the pantheon.