Le Jardin Du Luxemboug, Paris

Marie de Medici Palace, Le Jardin Du Luxemboug, Paris

 Le Jardin Du Luxemboug is the garden Marie de Medici had originally built for her palace. The park boasts eighty statues.  Among them are the renowned Queens and famous women of France.

The gardens are the work of several artists including Cain, Fremiet, Bourdelle and Marqueste. The Park has several beautiful fountains my favorite being the Medici fountain.

 Medici Fountain, Le Jardin Du Luxemboug, Paris

The flower beds are very impressive. They are replanted several times a year.

 Le Jardin Du Luxemboug, Paris

 This park is one of the Parisians favorites because it is set up for their life. 

 Le Jardin Du Luxemboug, Paris

There is a wonderful playground for children and horses, puppet shows and a carousel for them.

Horses in Le Jardin Du Luxemboug, Paris

 There are also places to play bocce ball, cards and chess.

 Le Jardin Du Luxemboug, Paris

      There are hundreds of metal chairs placed everywhere just for lounging. There is also a wonderful bandstand that has music about eight times a week in the summer.

Bandstand in  Le Jardin Du Luxemboug, Paris

I was city watching a concert in this park when a young child about the age of six started to dance he threw his arms into the air then his legs whirred in every direction. He leaped, he jumped, in each movement   mounds of sheer joy sprang from his body and made everyone around him smile. 

Bandstand in  Le Jardin Du Luxemboug, Paris

When was the last time I danced like that? I can't remember when I ever felt that free. It's been far too long, but I think it would be fun to try it once again and see what happens.

Le Jardin Du Luxemboug, Paris