Where are the Luxembourg Gardens in Paris?
The Luxembourg gardens (‘ Jardin du Luxembourg ’ in French) are located on the Left bank of the Seine river, in the 6 th arrondissement, on the border between Saint-Germain-des-Prés and the Latin quarter.
Who created the gardens of Luxembourg?
The beautiful Luxembourg gardens were created upon the initiative of Queen Marie de Medici, widow of King Henry IV of France and mother of King Louis XIII. Inspired by the Boboli gardens of the Pitti Palace in Florence ( where Marie de Medici grew up ), the initial gardens only covered 8 hectares.
Where can I find guided tours of the Jardin du Luxembourg?
Guided tours led by one of the park’s gardeners are generally available on the first Wednesday of the month from April to October. See the Jardin du Luxembourg website for details. Meeting point: in front of the Observatoire gate giving on to Place André Honnorat at 9.30am. For guided tours in groups, phone +33 (0)1 40 71 75 60.
How much does it cost to enter Luxembourg Gardens?
Entry is free for all. To access the gardens, there are several main entrances: Place Edmond Rostand, Place André Honnorat, Rue Guynemer, or Rue de Vaugirard. All entrances to the Luxembourg Gardens and many of the paths are wheelchair-accessible. There are several handicap accessible toilets in the gardens.
Situated on the border between Saint-Germain-des-Prés and the Latin Quarter, the Luxembourg Gardens, inspired by the Boboli Gardens in Florence, were created upon the initiative of Queen Marie de Medici in 1612. The gardens, which cover 25 hectares of land, are split into French gardens and English gardens.
How do I apply for the state pension in Luxembourg?
If you want to apply for the state pension, you will have to send an application form to Luxembourg’s National Pension Insurance Fund ( Caisse nationale d’assurance pension – CNAP). You need to do this a few months before you plan to retire.
Is Luxembourg’s state pension plan enough for baby boomer retirees?
Currently, anyone who decides to live and work in Luxembourg must pay a 24% gross income of their earnings to the government’s fund for state pensions and benefits for invalidity citizens. There have recently been concerns about whether or not the current level of contributions will be enough for the soon-to-retire baby boomer generation.
Are Dogs Allowed in Lu Luxembourg Gardens?
All entrances to the Luxembourg Gardens and many of the paths are wheelchair-accessible. There are several handicap accessible toilets in the gardens. Service dogs are allowed. Pet dogs are allowed too but must be kept on a leash and taken on the paths designated for dogs.