On the edge of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, and the Latin Quarter, it is one of the emblematic parks of the Left Bank, and one of the favorites of Parisians. The Palais du Luxembourg, which gives its name to the garden, is currently the seat of the French Senate.
The Luxembourg Garden was inspired by the Florentine garden Boboli, and was created on the initiative of Queen Marie de Medici in 1612, who was tired of living in the Louvre. Covering an area of 25 hectares, the garden is divided into a French and an English garden, the two gardens are divided by a geometric forest and a large pond. There is also an orchard with a variety of apples, a greenhouse with a spectacular collection of orchids and a rose garden. You can even try your hand at beekeeping with the large apiary installed in the garden. The garden includes 106 statues scattered throughout the park, the monumental Medici Fountain, the Orangery and the Davioud Pavilion. Many activities and facilities are available for children: puppets, Ferris wheel, slide... Adults, Parisians and tourists alike, play chess, tennis, shuttlecock or a remote-controlled boat. The cultural programme is marked by free photo exhibitions at the garden gates and by concerts in the halls.
