If you have either never been or if it has been awhile since you last visited Le Jardin du Luxembourg in Paris, now is the time to go back. My goodness, the flowers in bloom! Horticulture may be just another one of the French's special talents.When entering the park at the Rue Soufflot entrance you will be greeted by several different statues, each surrounded by a ubiquitous amount of flowers, specially designed for the statue. I am telling you, it is a floral admirers delight!
You next reach the large watering hole where kids and adults who want to remember their childhood can rent an impressive toy sailboat that can be pushed out into the open with a stick. 2€ for a half-hour and 3,50€ for one hour to bring out the little kiddie in you.
If boats don't strike your fancy, there are quite a few things for the kids to do: a playground, swingset, pony rides, ferris wheel and the famous puppet shows each afternoon. Everything costs a few euros. So, make sure to bring some cash with you or your kids might just get a little antsy.
If boats don't strike your fancy, there are quite a few things for the kids to do: a playground, swingset, pony rides, ferris wheel and the famous puppet shows each afternoon. Everything costs a few euros. So, make sure to bring some cash with you or your kids might just get a little antsy.
If you didn't bring the kids, sit around the watering hole on one of the many chairs and enjoy the sun or hang out on the many benches under the glorious trees that align the outer edges of the park. Believe me, it will be easy to spark a little romance here. The French don't mind public displays of affection. C'est trés normal here. So, go ahead and do a little making out while you are here.
The Palais du Luxembourg is an impressive building that overlooks the many acres. The Senate works here and one can only marvel that they have such a grand view.
Do make sure to take a day trip here. Pack a lunch and your wallets. You will be happy you did.
Note: even though there are not any signs, it is "forbidden" to walk across the grass. And yes, the police will not only approach you if you break the rules; they will whistle, waving their arms through the air complaining that you are making a huge mistake against the king and country...ok, maybe not king, maybe state and country. So, keep it in mind and stay off the grass.
Thank you for reading and bonne journée !
