Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Jardin Luxembourg

One of my favorite places in Paris, France, is the Jardin Luxembourg.  It is the second largest public park in Paris, and covers about 55 acres.  Nearby is the Luxembourg Palace, which houses the French Senate.

Visitors can enjoy an expansive green lawn, gorgeous flowers, an octagonal pond of water known as the Grand Bassin where children sail model boats, statues, and two fountains:  the  Medici Fountain, a romantic baroque fountain  built in 1630, and the Fontaine de l'Observatoire, built in 1873.

 There are plenty of chairs and places to sit and enjoy the garden.  I like to  watch the children sail their boats, and watch the old men play chess.  It gives you a glimpse of French life away from the hustle and bustle of the rest of Paris.

If you ever visit Paris, be sure to make time to see this garden! Admission is free.

14 comments:

  1. Next year I will be tackling my first big garden. I'm enjoying all this inspiration.

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  2. Hi Sherry - I hope to get across to Paris sometime in the not too distant future ... and what you describe is the French way of life away from the city centre ... love the photos - cheers Hilary

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    1. I hope you get to visit! Paris is such a great place!

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  3. I was there a long long time ago on a high school trip. The French sure knew how to garden. It was overwhelming and fantastic.

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    1. Their buildings and gardens are most impressive!

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  4. It looks beautiful. It's basically what you imagine what you think of Europe.

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  5. i love the idea of all the seating to watch the kids playing and free--love it :)

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