District

Horizon Jardin du Luxembourg

District

 Horizon Jardin du Luxembourg

Located on the edge of Saint-Germain-des-Prés and the Latin Quarter, the Jardin du Luxembourg is the park to discover during your stay in Paris. Just a three-minute walk from the hotel (entrance on rue de Vaugirard), it offers an ideal setting for a stroll and activities for young and old alike.

Created on the initiative of Queen Marie de Médicis in 1612, the Jardin du Luxembourg was inspired by the Boboli gardens in Florence. Covering an area of 25 hectares, it is divided into a French-style section and an English-style section. Between the two, there is a geometric forest and a large pool, which has seen thousands of miniature sailing boats. There's also an orchard with old and forgotten varieties of apples, an apiary for an introduction to beekeeping, greenhouses housing a breathtaking collection of orchids, and an orchidarium.there is also a rose garden and a free horticultural school, where everyone can benefit from the expertise of the staff of the Conservation des Jardins du Luxembourg.

The Jardin du Luxembourg is also a paradise for sports enthusiasts and those who simply want to have a good time, whether as lovers, alone or with the family. You can enjoy a wide variety of activities, including jogging, jeu de boules, tennis, basketball, sailing on the large pool, pony rides, puppet shows, a play area for children under 12 and a children's playground.play area for under-12s, picnics on the lawns open to the public, games of chess on the dedicated tables, concerts on the bandstand, as well as various exhibitions , including free photography exhibitions on the railings, and lounging on the garden chairs.

 
 
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