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Luxembourg Gardens

This peaceful retreat in the atmospheric Latin Quarter is a popular spot to chill with the locals.

When the going gets hot, locals head for the leafy tranquillity of the Luxembourg Gardens on Paris’s bohemian Left Bank. Students from the nearby Sorbonne University, mothers with young children and office workers all treat this lovely park as a home from home.

The gardens are in the grounds of the opulent Luxembourg Palace, now the headquarters of the French Senate. There’s a boating lake and a vintage carousel to keep the little ones amused, as well as pony rides. Business colleagues get together around one of the shady tables to enjoy a game of chess or discuss the latest scandals. Young people gather in groups or stretch out on the grass with a book, while old couples doze amicably in the warm sunshine. This is truly a park of the people.

During the summer there are free outdoor classical concerts, and the Luxembourg Museum mounts a regular programme of exhibitions. The puppet theatre is popular with families, and a lovely orchard of apple and pear trees brings colour and fragrance to the south-west corner.

The centrepiece of the park is the Medici Fountain, famous for its sculpture of the giant Polyphemus surprising the lovers Acis and Galatea by the celebrated French sculptor Auguste Ottin. Wander through the park to admire its many fountains and sculptures, such as the original small-scale model of the Statue of Liberty by Frédéric Bartholdi, as well as statues of great musicians and artists including Baudelaire, Beethoven and George Sand.

Before you leave, stop by the café near the gazebo and enjoy a baguette and a glass of wine while you watch the world go by.

Entrance to the park is free but there is a small charge for the children’s playground. Opening hours vary according to season, with full details published on the website.

Popular Activities at Luxembourg Gardens

Would you like to make your stop at Luxembourg Gardens even more unforgettable? Remember to try out one or two of these things to do:

Peruse our Paris things to do page to find more activities in the area.

Guide to Exploring Luxembourg Gardens

Louvre Museum

One of the world’s biggest and best art collections is housed in one of Paris’s most beautiful buildings.

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Notre Dame Cathedral

The gothic façade of Paris’s principal place of worship is one of the city’s most recognisable landmarks.

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Place de la Concorde

See this handsome public square, where more than 1,300 people, including Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, were executed during France’s grisly Reign of Terror.
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National Museum of Modern Art

This important collection housed in the iconic Pompidou Centre offers a changing view of contemporary masterpieces.

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Les Invalides

Gain insight into French military history at this Baroque complex, which contains several museums and military monuments, including the tomb of Napoleon Bonaparte.
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Grand Palais

Appreciate art and architecture at this spectacular glass-roofed exhibition space, which hosts high-profile art exhibitions and retrospectives.
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Moulin Rouge

Whether you fell in love with the film or are a fan of the iconic architecture, don’t miss one of the greatest stage shows and most well-known landmarks in Paris.

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Hotel de Ville

At the heart of much of the city's rich history, this magnificent town hall is an architectural triumph. 

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Place de la République

Watch the neighborhood happenings from a café and inspect the artwork of a commanding monument at this vast public square. 

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Pont Neuf

Take a stroll across this attractive white stone bridge, the oldest bridge in Paris.
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Tuileries Garden

Exquisite floral arrangements and world-class artwork make this garden an excellent detour from the busy streets of central Paris.

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Paris Opera

Attend a performance, browse museum exhibits and marvel at the opulent design of one of the world’s most celebrated opera houses. 

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French Academy

This neoclassical masterpiece is the home of five prestigious French educational institutes, the tomb of a respected cardinal and a superb library. 

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Pont des Arts

Located in the heart of Paris, this bridge is a beautiful place to relax and enjoy views along the River Seine. 

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Petit Palais

The smaller sister museum to Paris’ famous Grand Palais, this purpose-built exhibition space houses works from esteemed artists such as Cézanne and Rembrandt.
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Rodin Museum

Browse the masterpieces of one of France’s finest sculptors in the rooms of an 18th-century mansion and its stunning garden. 

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Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel

Marvel at the craftsmanship of a triumphal gateway built by Napoleon to commemorate his victory at the 1805 Battle of Austerlitz. 

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École Militaire

Facing the Eiffel Tower is France’s elite military academy, where Napoleon Bonaparte enrolled as a cadet in the late 18th century. 

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Tour Saint-Jacques

Appreciate panoramic city views from the top of this Gothic tower, which is the last vestige of a 16th-century church.

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