Luxembourg Gardens (Paris) FAQs In 2026 - 2027

The Luxembourg Gardens, also known as the Jardin du Luxembourg, is a private garden open to the public, located in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, France. It covers 23 hectares and is known for its lawns, tree-lined promenades, flowerbeds, model sailboats on its circular basin, and the picturesque Medici Fountain.

The Luxembourg Gardens were created in 1612 by Marie de' Medici, the widow of King Henry IV of France, for a new residence she constructed, the Luxembourg Palace. The gardens were styled after the Boboli Gardens in Florence and were opened to the public at the end of the 19th century.

Main attractions include the Luxembourg Palace, which houses the French Senate, the Medici Fountain, statues of French queens and other notable women, various fountains, the Orangerie and the Sénat greenhouses. The gardens also have a large pond where children can rent miniature boats, tennis courts, and chess, bridge, and pétanque areas.