Luxembourg Gardens

The Luxembourg gardens, a touch of Florence in Paris

The Paris audio-guided tour lets you discover the Luxembourg gardens, which remind some visitors of Florence. They were created in inspiration from the Boboli garden, for the Florentine queen Marie de' Medici, who wished to find in Paris the atmosphere of her native Tuscany.

Between French and English garden

The garden marries two styles: one half French, geometric and orderly, and the other English, freer and more landscaped. Between the two, a large octagonal basin invites relaxation. World-famous for their collections of fruit trees and orchids, the gardens are a masterpiece of landscape art in the heart of Paris.

What there is to see

You stroll among the statues, the flowered beds, the Medici fountain and the large basin where little sailboats glide. The gardens also offer playgrounds, tennis courts and many shaded benches. It is one of the favourite places for walking and relaxing of Parisians, in front of the Senate palace.

Practical information

The Luxembourg gardens are in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, around the Senate palace. Open to the public, they are freely accessible and on the level; their opening times vary with the season, the park closing at nightfall.

Which garden inspired the Luxembourg gardens?

They are inspired by the Boboli garden in Florence, created for Queen Marie de' Medici, who wished to find the atmosphere of her native Tuscany.

What garden styles are there at the Luxembourg?

There is one half of French garden, geometric, and one half English, freer, separated by a large octagonal basin.