Urban Parks – Jardin de Luxembourg, Paris
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As regular readers will know, I am a huge fan of urban parks. What better way to escape from the noise, hustle and bustle of city life than to take a break enjoying the open space, greenery and nature that urban parks provide.
Today I’m featuring one of my favourite urban parks, the Jardin de Luxembourg in central Paris. Although not as large as some of the other massive urban parks that I’ve featured previously (City Park in Budapest, Phoenix Park in Dublin or Hyde Park in London) the Jardin de Luxembourg is high on my list of best urban parks for a number of reasons.
Photo credit: Guillaume Cattiaux
Located in the middle of Paris’ Latin Quarter, the Jardin de Luxembourg is an oasis of green and calm in the midst of an otherwise very busy neighbourhood. One of my biggest complaints about Paris while I lived there was the lack of open space and greenery, and this park is definitely the exception. An easy walking distance from my old flat, the Jardin de Luxembourg has many different features that make it a great urban park in my opinion.
Photo credit: Matthew Phillips
First, the French Senate is located right in the middle of the park. Though not often open to the public, the building is beautiful from the outside and its quite exciting to see Senators coming and going throughout the day. Like many French parks, the grass is not open to the public for picnickers but there are plenty of metal chairs that can be arranged to make your perfect picnic spot throughout the grounds.
Photo credit: Copeau
Just south of the centre of the Park is the beautiful Jardin de L’Observatoire or the Observatory Garden. With fantastic sculptures and a wide green median allowing for a clear view from one end of the park to the other, this is one of my favourite reading spots. I love claiming a place on one of the benches lining the sides of the grass thoroughfare and stealing glances at passersby while reading.
Photo credit: Jacob Poul Skoubo
In my opinion, the most beautiful spot in the Luxembourg Gardens is the Medici Fountain near the north gates of the park. Built in 1630 by Marie de’Medici, the fountain’s gorgeous statues and unique water features. Lined with pots of flowers that are changed according to the seasons, this spot is a perfect place for reflection and a place that I make sure to stroll by and enjoy each time I’m in the gardens.
Head to Paris for a long weekend this spring and enjoy this beautiful garden yourself! Fly from London to Paris from only £49 return in late May. Flights from Manchester to Paris start at £86 return on the same weekend, and from Birmingham to Paris, only £73 return.
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