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Want to take a breath of fresh air between two visits to the heart of the French capital?Want to take a breath of fresh air after roaming countless museums in Paris? Head for the emblematic Jardin du Luxembourg (Luxembourg Garden): an oasis of tranquility far from the citys hustle and bustle! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udca1 The Captain\u2019s tips<\/strong> \ud83d\udca1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83e\uddd0 Keen to delve into Paris’ rich history?<\/strong> Captain Ulysses suggests checking out this complimentary guided tour of the city<\/a><\/mark>. You decide how much to tip the guide!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udca4 Searching for the perfect stay in Paris?<\/strong> Take a peek at Captain’s picks for the best places to stay: Where to stay in Paris? Tips & Recommendations.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udc76 Planning a family adventure to Paris?<\/strong> Discover all of the Captain\u2019s top tips in the article: Exploring Paris with the Kids: Family-Friendly Activities<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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A short history of the Jardin du Luxembourg <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At the beginning of the 17th<\/sup> century, Marie de M\u00e9dicis, widow of King Henri IV, decided to build in what is now the 6th<\/sup> arrondissement of Paris (which was at the time very sparsely populated) a palace inspired by the Pitti Palace in Florence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To carry out this project – which also included the creation of large formal gardens – she called upon the French architect Salomon de Brosse. The decoration of the palace was entrusted to a plethora of renowned Italian, French and Flemish artists, including none other than Peter Paul Rubens. Some of these paintings are now in the Louvre Museum. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The construction of the palace and gardens began in 1612 and was completed in 1630. The gardens are laid out in a very formal manner, with straight paths, ponds and fountains. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over the centuries, the Jardin du Luxembourg has undergone many transformations. In 1635, Andr\u00e9 Le N\u00f4tre, the famous gardener of King Louis XIV, partially redesigned the gardens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the Revolution, the Palais du Luxembourg was converted into a prison – where Danton was locked up – and the garden was left abandoned. The lands of the neighboring Chartreux Convent – more than 20 hectares \/ 50 acres – merged with the Jardin du Luxembourg. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the Empire, Napoleon I had the garden redesigned as a playground for children, with kiosks and goat carriages! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Under the Second Empire, Baron Haussmann encroached on the gardens for his major urban planning works. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the Second World War, the Jardin du Luxembourg was requisitioned by the Germans who dug deep blockhouses. It was restored at the Liberation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udca1 Where does the name Jardin du Luxembourg come from? \ud83d\udca1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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The Palais du Luxembourg and the Jardin du Luxembourg are named after the H\u00f4tel du Luxembourg, a former mansion on whose site they were built. The latter belonged to Fran\u00e7ois de Piney-Luxembourg, a distant cousin of the House of Luxembourg, which gave its name to the Duchy of Luxembourg. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Visiting the Luxembourg Garden <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nestled in the 6th<\/sup> arrondissement of Paris, the Luxembourg Garden covers no less than 23 hectares between Boulevard Saint-Michel, Boulevard Saint-Germain and Rue de Vaugirard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The garden is divided into two parts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n