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.
Next year I will be tackling my first big garden. I'm enjoying all this inspiration.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your garden!
DeleteBet it's beautiful.
ReplyDeleteIt most certainly is!
DeleteHi 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
ReplyDeleteI hope you get to visit! Paris is such a great place!
DeleteI was there a long long time ago on a high school trip. The French sure knew how to garden. It was overwhelming and fantastic.
ReplyDeleteTheir buildings and gardens are most impressive!
DeleteIt looks beautiful. It's basically what you imagine what you think of Europe.
ReplyDeleteIt's even prettier in person!
DeleteThat garden is gorgeous :)
ReplyDeleteI agree!
Deletei love the idea of all the seating to watch the kids playing and free--love it :)
ReplyDeletesuch a very pretty garden
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