The largest gardens in the city are usually full of walkers, joggers, picnics, people read, children playing, lovers of flowers and dog-walkers. Le Jardin du Luxembourg is one of the busiest in the city of gardens, but somehow remains a nice place to go.
Designed by Salomon de Brosse, the IV was commissioned by Maria de 'Medici and Henri home gardens to create the woman who was like his childhood in Florence, Jardin du Luxembourg was begun in 1615, andtaking lasted almost 12 years. Even if a site has been created in English-style garden is the epitome of the French landscape, walkways and areas planted with classically designed. It is part of the magnificent Palais du Luxembourg, home of the French Senate. The great avenue de l'Observatoire march was added in the 19 Century.
Shrubs and flowers with chestnut trees and palms, which are occasionally interrupted by fountains, including Medicis great mixWell, there is a bandstand and sculptures, including a line of the display of the queens of France and famous writers and artists in Paris. A small replica statue of Liberty (the original was a gift from France to the United States) is in a wooded section, while a late addition is an official memorial for the victims of the tragedy 9.11. A tree was planted in his memory to identify with a commemorative plaque to him. During World War II, the complex was the site ofAir Force.
The garden is looking deliberately for ease of use and maintenance. A large octagonal pool in front of the Palais du Luxembourg offers comes a point where you can in each direction, along the avenues. And if walking is not nice, easy chair and relax. There is also a great playground with a carousel ride, a theater and a pond where children can sail toy boats.
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