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Nature/outdoor

Jardin du Luxembourg

4.7 (127,929)Free

Managed by the French Senate, this garden features landmarks such as the Médicis Fountain, the Orangerie, ornamental gates, statues and notable trees. Visitors can join guided tours, free horticulture courses, family-friendly trails and games, or explore the on-site Musée du Luxembourg and Davioud pavilion. A music kiosk and beehive school add to its varied attractions across the grounds.

✨ Reasons to go

  • 1The garden is managed by the French Senate, which is housed in the adjacent Luxembourg Palace
  • 2The Médicis Fountain is a notable 17th-century landmark within the grounds
  • 3The site includes a beehive school for apiculture education

💡 Good to know

  • 1Visit on a sunny morning for a peaceful walk before crowds arrive
  • 2multiple entrances (Place Edmond Rostand, Rue de Vaugirard) let you avoid busier gates, and bring shade since the pool area has little cover.

⏱️ Typical visit

45 min

🕰️ Best time

early morning, morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening

🚶 Walking intensity

Active — lots of walking

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Address

75006 Paris, France · Saint-Germain-des-PrésGoogleApple
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Hours

  • Monday: 7:30 AM – 9:15 PM
  • Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Thursday: 7:30 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Friday: 7:30 AM – 9:15 PM
  • Saturday: 7:30 AM – 9:15 PM
  • Sunday: 7:30 AM – 9:15 PM
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Booking

Walk-in

What people say

"Absolutely beautiful park in Paris where you can walk around, interact with nature, and enjoy scenery. There are all sorts of creatures such as parakeets and ducks which you can admire while sitting down. You also have an amazing view of nearby architecture which is really nice. However this place does tend to get pretty crowded especially during the summer. Overall a beautiful place you absolutely must visit while in Paris."

Ethan Pae