What statues are in Luxembourg Gardens?
The 10 Epic Sculptures of Jardin du Luxembourg
- The Statue of Liberty, 1900. AUGUSTE BARTHOLDI (1834-1904)
- Monument to Delacroix. AIME-JULES DALOU (1838-1902)
- Stendhal. AUGUSTE RODIN (1840-1917)
- Le Triomphe de Silene, 1885.
- Leconte de Lisle.
- The Faune Dansant.
- Beethoven.
- Le Marchand de Masques (The Mask Seller)
Why is Jardin du Luxembourg famous?
The garden today is owned by the French Senate, which meets in the Palace. It covers 23 hectares (56.8 acres) and is known for its lawns, tree-lined promenades, tennis courts, flowerbeds, model sailboats on its octagonal Grand Bassin, as well as picturesque Medici Fountain, built in 1620.
When was Jardin Luxembourg built?
1611
On sunny days, Parisians head for the Luxembourg Garden, built by Marie de’ Medici in 1611 and modeled after the Boboli Gardens in her native Florence.
Who designed Le Jardin du Luxembourg?
Marie de’ Medici
Designed in 1612 by Marie de’ Medici, the Luxembourg Garden is the most centric, popular and beautiful park in Paris.
How many people visit the Jardin du Luxembourg?
The Jardin du Luxembourg is inspired by the world-famous Boboli Gardens. If anyone knew how to design gorgeous gardens, it was the Renaissance Italians. The Boboli Gardens are one of the top sights in Florence, drawing around a million visitors a year.
How many statues are in the Luxembourg Gardens?
106 statues
The garden has 106 statues spread throughout the park, the monumental Medici fountain, the Orangerie and the Pavillon Davioud. There are many activities and facilities for children such as puppets, rides and slides.
Is Jardin du Luxembourg free?
Though with 106 sculptures to its name, including a replica of the Statue of Liberty, the Luxembourg Gardens could easily be considered an open-air museum itself. You can tour the garden for free but there is a fee to enter the Musee du Luxembourg.
Does Jardin du Luxembourg close?
Opens between 7.30am and 8.15am, and closes between 4.30pm and 9.30pm according to season.
Is the Jardin du Luxembourg free?
Why is the Luxembourg Gardens important?
Not only because of its beauty but because it is full of life. The Parisians come there to walk, to read a book, to have a drink, a picnic or a sunbathe but also to attend concerts, puppet shows and exhibitions, to play tennis, boules, chess and bridge.