Luxembourg Gardens Paris Gardens
Locals and tourists alike stream in during the spring and summer months but the gardens can be picturesque at any time of year.
Luxembourg gardens paris gardens. The work is also a larger edelfelt paintings and a major en plein air painting. See 34 865 reviews articles and 14 586 photos of luxembourg gardens ranked no 5 on tripadvisor among 3 162 attractions in paris. The gardens cover 23 hectares. Ponys merry go round puppet shows parisians love them and they are crowded on sunny days.
The luxembourg gardens are a 25 hectares oasis in the heart of paris. Spread with statues fountains and flowers they are the most romantic gardens in paris. The jardin du luxembourg french pronunciation. Luxembourg gardens paris is an oil painting by albert edelfelt completed in 1887 of a scene in the jardin du luxembourg in paris france the painting has become a kind of symbol of edelfelt and the whole of finnish art at a time when paris was the center of the whole art world.
Built by a beauty loving queen during the height of the european renaissance the jardin du luxembourg luxembourg gardens still retains a decidedly royal and grandiose feel and is one of the loveliest places in paris to visit. They have many attractions for children. Luxembourg gardens are situated on the left bank of the river seine in paris. Inspired by the boboli gardens luxembourg gardens are a green haven in middle of mostly grey paris.
Luxembourg palace was built in the 17th century to be the royal residence of marie de medici who was the queen of france as the second wife of king henry iv of france. Book your tickets online for luxembourg gardens paris. Surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens and impressive fountains the gardens are adorned by tree lined promenades and healthy lush green lawns. Half day guided visit and photo reportage.
2 days in paris with a friendly local guide.