Luxembourg Garden

Luxembourg Garden - Photo: Gaute Nordvik

The beautiful Luxembourg Garden (Jardin du Luxembourg) is with it's more than 224.000 square meter the largest park in Paris. The garden is located in the 6th arrondissement close to the Sorbonne university and the Latin Quarter.

Luxembourg Garden with the palace in the background

The Luxembourg Garden - which construction ended in 1627, was opened to the public in the 19th century. The garden which is populated with sculptures and several fountains is today a popular place for Parisians to seek calm in beautiful surroundings.

There are also many activities offered for visitors to the Luxembourg Garden. The younger ones can watch puppet shows and borrow remote controlled boats which they can use in the big pool in the middle of the park.

Opening hours

The Luxembourg Garden has varied opening hours depending on which month you are visiting the park. The garden opens approximately at 8.00 AM and close sometime between 5.00 and 10.00 PM