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A private garden open to the public and encircling the Palais du Luxembourg (the French Senate house), owner of the garden. Created in 1612 at the request of Marie de Medici, it extends over 23 hectares. The flower beds were re-laid out by André Le Nôtre. The garden has a French-style area and an English-style area. Between the two is a geometric wooded area in staggered rows. There is also an orchard, with varieties of apples from the past, a bee hive to learn about bee keeping, and hothouses with a collection of orchids.

Statues number 106 including a smaller bronze version of the Statue of Liberty and a monument Le Cri, installed in 2007 commemorating the abolition of slavery. The garden is also embellished by six fountains including the main central fountain. It hosts sporting activities and events like the French jeu de paume (real tennis) championship.

Chess, bridge and pétanque are also played here and model boats sailed on the pond. Concerts take place in the bandstand and photo exhibitions are held on the outside railings of the park.

Jardin du Luxembourg: Rue de Médicis - Rue de Vaugirard, Paris 6th - Metro Odéon

Entrance fees and modalities

Independent tour

Guided tour

Group tour For guided tours in groups, phone +33 (0)1 40 71 75 60.

Free Free access to garden for all public.

Free for young people and children

Free and reduced for disabled people

Opening times

Details of opening times Opens between 7.30am and 8.15am, and closes between 4.30pm and 9.30pm according to season.

Opening of ticket desks

Late opening

Exceptional opening 1 January, Easter, Easter Monday, Ascension Day, 8 May, Whitsuntide, Whit Monday, 14 July, 15 August, 1 November, 11 November, 25 December