| A real Parisian favourite, the Luxembourg garden
is a
beautiful 25 hectares green oasis on Paris fashionable left bank.
Spread with statues,
fountains (right) and flowers, the garden has many attractions for children (poneys,
merry-go-round, puppet shows).
It is constantly animated by lovers,
students and outdoor
chess and tennis players.
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The lovely Fontaine Médicis in Luxembourg garden
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The Luxembourg palace in the 16th century
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Located in the Luxembourg garden,
the Luxembourg palace was built in the 17th century by Marie de
Medicis, a French queen, on the model of Palazzo Pitti in her native Florence
(left and below).
Near-by the Luxembourg garden, the traditional and lively
student district called "Le Quartier Latin" was the stage of the spectacular
1968 student riots which shaked traditional French society.
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With the Sorbonne university and the
Odéon theater as landmarks, it is now a very beautiful and pleasant
district of Paris.
Very crowded in the
afternoon on sunny days, the Luxembourg garden will often be the romantic setting of your
falling in love with Paris.
Staying in a hotel
near Luxembourg is a great idea for your stay in Paris. The
Luxembourg garden is close to the RER B Luxembourg metro station.
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A room in Luxembourg palace
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