Luxembourg Gardens (Jardin du Luxembourg)
Pick up picnic supplies from a local farmer's market, such as Marché Raspail, to eat in the gardens, according to a U.S. News insider tip. The Luxembourg Gardens are a warm-weather haven that delivers the most basic pleasures. That is one of the best places to visit in Paris. They offer 60 acres of green space for people-watching and sunbathing, as well as a ton of kid-friendly activities. Wander through the walkways and formal gardens when the city's bustle gets too much, or simply unwind with a picnic. Children can ride ponies, ride merry-go-rounds, float sailboats in the Grand Basin, or watch puppet shows at the nearby Theatre des Marionnettes. Adults may enjoy the on-site Musée du Luxembourg, which was the first public museum in France. The Luxembourg Gardens, which have 106 sculptures, including a replica of the Statue of Liberty, are readily regarded as an outdoor museum in and of itself.
The gardens also offer baseball and basketball courts, but visitors claim that the best way to decompress is to simply sit back and take in the beauty. Luxembourg Gardens is located in the 6th arrondissement, a short distance from the Notre-Dame des Champs (line 12) and Odéon (lines 4 and 10) metro stations. There is no charge to see the garden, however, there is one for the Musée du Luxembourg.
Location: Rue Auguste Comte
Price & Hours: Free; Hours vary seasonally
Googe Rating: 4.7/5.0
