Luxembourg Gardens

park, Paris, France

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The Luxembourg Gardens, or Jardin du Luxembourg, are a public park in Paris, France, located on the Left Bank of the Seine River. The gardens were created in the 17th century by Marie de' Médicis as part of her Luxembourg Palace, which now houses the French Senate.1

The park features chestnut trees, a pond for toy sailboats, a marionette theatre, and various statues. It is situated near the Sorbonne University and the Panthéon, a neoclassical building that serves as a mausoleum for distinguished French citizens. The Luxembourg Gardens are a popular gathering place for Parisians and tourists alike, offering a tranquil escape within the bustling city.1

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…the boulevard Saint-Michel skirts the Luxembourg Gardens, the remains of the park of Marie de Médicis’ Luxembourg Palace (1616–21), which now houses the French Senate. The gardens are planted with chestnuts and are enhanced with a pond for toy sailboats, a marionette theatre, and statuary.
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…the boulevard Saint-Michel skirts the Luxembourg Gardens, the remains of the park of Marie de Médicis’ Luxembourg Palace (1616–21), which now houses the French Senate. The gardens are planted with chestnuts and are enhanced with a pond for toy sailboats, a marionette theatre, and statuary.
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