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Palais du Luxembourg

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The 'jardin du Luxembourg', known locally as the "Luco" was created in 1612 on the orders of Marie de Medicis, mother of Louis XIII. Covering 23 hectares it is one of the most popular gardens in Paris.

The jardin de Luxembourg is a garden to visit in the Latin quarter of Paris and there are several listed buildings within the gardens. The Palais de Luxembourg, the Musee de Luxembourg which has some great art exhibitions and the Orangerie which houses plants from the mediterranean region.

In the gardens there is a part which is French - style garden and a part which is English style plus an orchard containing ancient and forgotten varieties of apples. There are also a lot of statues to see.