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Jardin du Luxembourg
The French Senate's formal garden in the 6th arrondissement, with the Medici Fountain, tree-lined promenades and the famous green chairs around its central basin.
At a glance
- Type
- Public park
- Area
- Saint-Germain-des-Prés / Latin Quarter, Paris, France
- Official site
- jardin.senat.fr
- Last checked
- October 23, 2026
Good to know
- Free entry
- Medici Fountain
- Apiary
- Bandstand
- Fruit tree collection
Why we recommend it
Laid out in the 17th century for Marie de' Medici around the Palais du Luxembourg, now the seat of the French Senate, this is the Left Bank's favourite garden. Formal terraces, statues of French queens, the Medici Fountain and a central basin where children sail model boats sit alongside an orchard collection, an apiary and a bandstand.
Grab one of the metal chairs and settle in: it is a natural break between the Latin Quarter and Saint-Germain. Main entrances are on Place Edmond Rostand, Place André Honnorat, Rue Guynemer and Rue de Vaugirard. Opening and closing times follow the seasons, so check the garden's practical information page before an early or late visit.
Reviewed by Lifestylemetro · Details checked October 23, 2026
Jardin du Luxembourg FAQs
Who runs the Jardin du Luxembourg?
The garden belongs to the French Senate, which sits in the Palais du Luxembourg.
Where are the entrances?
The main gates are on Place Edmond Rostand, Place André Honnorat, Rue Guynemer and Rue de Vaugirard.