Luxembourg Garden
The Luxembourg Garden, or *Jardin du Luxembourg*, takes its name from the Luxembourg Palace—built for Marie de’ Medici, widow of King Henry IV, as her new residence. The garden’s creation begins in 1612, when she turned this royal project into a landscaped setting, and the following year she oversaw the planting of 2,000 elm trees. You can still trace her intended symmetry: the park was laid out along the axis of the château, with terraces, balustrades, and formal parterres aligned around a central basin. The garden today is owned by the French Senate, which meets in the palace, giving the place a continuing civic role long after its origins as a royal retreat. Spanning 23 hectares—56.8 acres—it is known for its lawns and tree-lined promenades, along with the Grand Bassin and tennis courts. A highlight is the Medici Fountain, built in 1620. …
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