Jardin du Luxembourg - Paris, France
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One of the most famous parks of Paris, located in the 6th arrondissement south of the Quartier Latin.
Waymark Code: WM18VEF
Location: Île-de-France, France
Date Posted: 10/01/2023
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EN: The Jardin du Luxembourg is a park in the 6th arrondissement of Paris. It is located south of the Palais du Luxembourg, which now houses the Sénate, the Upper house of the French parliament.
The park was founded around 1611. Over the centuries it changed its shape many times. Several segments were added or cut off and overbuilt. Today the park has an area of about 23 hectares and is considered one of the 20 most famous parks of the world.
The park contains countless sculptures, fountains. a lake, tennis lawns and other sports areas. It is very popular with local families and students of the nearby universities.
The park appears in several books from famous athors as Victor Hugo, André Gide, Herny James, or William Faulkner.
FR: Le Jardin du Luxembourg est un parc situé dans le 6e arrondissement de Paris. Il est situé au sud du Palais du Luxembourg, qui abrite aujourd'hui le Sénat, la Chambre haute du Parlement français.
Le parc a été fondé vers 1611. Au cours des siècles, il a changé de forme à plusieurs reprises. Plusieurs tronçons ont été ajoutés, coupés et construits à outrance. Aujourd'hui, le parc a une superficie d'environ 23 hectares et est considéré comme l'un des 20 parcs les plus célèbres du monde.
Le parc contient d'innombrables sculptures, des fontaines, un lac, des pelouses de tennis et d'autres espaces sportifs. Il est très populaire auprès des familles locales et des étudiants des universités voisines.
Le parc apparaît dans plusieurs livres d'auteurs célèbres tels que Victor Hugo, André Gide, Herny James ou William Faulkner.
Name: Jardin du Luxembourg
Street Location: Rue de Vaugirard
Local Municipality: Paris
State/Province, etc.: Île-de-France
Country: France
Web Site: [Web Link]
Date Established: 1611
Picnic Facilities: many
Recreational Facilities:
playgrounds, tennis lawns, basketball courts, carousels, and much more
Monuments/Statues: over 100 statues of famous persons all over the park
Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): wikipedia lists 20 others sculptures, but the list is far from complete
Fountains: Medici Fountain, Fontaine de Léda
Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: A large octagonal pool in the center
Memorial/Commemoration: Not listed
Special Events: Not listed
Traditional Geocaches: Not listed
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