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LUXEMBOURG QUARTER

Nestled between St-Germain-des-Prés and beautiful landmarks of the city, that dominates
the Latin Quarter, this area has its own the area. Inspired by the Boboli Gardens in
unique charm of winding streets, beautiful Florence, it was initiated by Marie de Médici
buildings, bookshops and art galleries. From in 1612. The garden beckons with its expansive
the austerity of the Palais du Luxembourg, lawns, charming fountains and gorgeous
home of the French Senate, to the calm of sculptures. Breathtaking orchid and rose
the magnificent church of St-Sulpice, this is gardens, outdoor photography exhibitions
a much sought-after part of Paris. However, it and traditional games of boules played under
is the Jardin de Luxembourg, one of the most chestnut trees add to the serenity of the area.

Sights at a Glance
Historic Buildings and Streets Squares, Parks and Gardens Restaurants see pp305–6
3 Palais du Luxembourg 1 Place St-Sulpice 1 L’Auberge du 15
6 Institut Catholique de Paris 5 Jardin du Luxembourg 2 L’Ourcine
Churches Museums and Galleries 3 Les Papilles
2 St-Sulpice 8 Musée du Luxembourg
7 St-Joseph-des-Carmes q Ecole Nationale Supérieure
0 Val-de-Grâce des Mines
Fountains
4 Fontaine Médicis
9 Fontaine de l’Observatoire
Mabillon
R U E D U RUE MABILLON R. CLEMENT
RUE DE SEVRES RUE MADAME F O U R R. LOBINEAU
Sèvres R BONAPARTE RUE D. CANETTES
R DU CHERCH E MIDI RUE DU VIEUX COLO MBIER RUE SAIN T SULPICE RUE DE TOURNON
Babylone St-Sulpice PLACE
R COETLOGON RENNES
ST-SULPICE
RUE DE MEZIERES
R UE DE R U E C A SS E T T E R. BONAPARTE R U E F E R O U R SERVANDONI RUE
R U E
M A D A M E R U E D E V A U G I R A R D PLACE PAUL
RUE PALATINE GARANCIERE
CLAUDEL
D ' A S S A S
RUE JEAN BART R U E GUYNEMER RUE DE MEDICIS PLACE See also Street Finder
maps 12, 16
RUE DE JARDIN DU EDMOND
ROSTAND
FLEURUS LUXEMBOURG
M ICH E L COLLARD
RUE R ROYER
R U E
PLACE DE
L'ESTRAPADE
PLACE A R U E RUE DE L'ESTRAPADE
HONNORAT RUE SAINT JACQUES R P I E R R E E T
R U E A U G U S T E C O M T E SAIN T Luxembourg M A R I E C U R I E R U E R U E T O
AVENUE DE L'OBSERVATOIRE RUE DE L'ABBE DE L'EPEE R U E D ' U L M
G A Y
RUE DES
B O U LEVARD RUE DES FEUILLANTINES PLACE P PLACE L
RUE
D ' A S S A S
R U E M I C H E L E T RU E H E N R I BA RBUS S E URSULINES L THUILLIER RUE ERASME L H O M O N D
R AMYOT U R N E F O R T
R U E P I E R R E N I C H O L
HERR
L U S S A C
LAMPUE
PLACE E RUE DU VAL DE GRACE R CLAUDE RUE RATAUD RUE VAUQUELIN
DENIS
Port Royal RUE ST JACQUES BERNARD
0 metres 400 B O U L E V A R D D E P O R T - R O Y A L R U E B E R T H O L L E T
0 yards 400 100m
300m
Fontaine Médicis, Jardin du Luxembourg For keys to symbols see back flap
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