Being right across the road from our apartment in Paris, the Luxembourg Gardens were the ideal relief from the hectic city. A perfect place from a beer in the cafe or just a stroll around. There are grand gardens, tennis courts, pony rides, fountains, a rose garden, a museum, a place to hire toy boats for the pond and plenty of chairs for just hanging out.
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The Palace
In 1611 Marie de Medicis, widow of Henry IV decided to build this as her palace. Modelled on the Petti Palace in her home town of Florence the palace in less French and more Italian with the grounds in an English style. What a mash-up.
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Formal gardens
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Informal gardens
Neglected over the years with roads chopping the size down it was revived in the 1880's to its former glory.
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Modern sculpture
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A Thespian
Scatted with around seventy sculptures and a grotto it is a beautiful place for some down-time.
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Modern.
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Traditional.
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I captured some key elements to the park in a dreamy-soft style that suits it well. Hope you enjoy.
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The grotto.
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The Medicis herself.
Saint Genevieve, patron saint of Paris.
From Paris with love.
XXX
3 comments:
Another wonderful post! And right before I climb into bed so now I'll dream of Parisian statues. :)
I used to hang out at the yacht pond here when my kids were small. Thanks for the quick history--I never thought about it being such a large garden originally. The Jardin du Luxembourg is one of my favorite places to go in Paris--it's timeless. Love it and my antique pond boat that constantly need dusting!
Your pictures are breath taking! I remember strolling through the gardens with my DH when we were newly married and still held hands ;-). Anyway, thank you for sharing such a lovely place. Makes me want to go back and visit again.
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