Le Jardin Du Luxembourg
- Audrey Marie
- Apr 22
- 1 min read
The Luxembourg Garden, colloquially referred to as the Jardin du Sénat, is located in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, France.
A Picnic in Paris: Slowing Down in the Luxembourg Garden 🧺🌸🇫🇷
“Some days, the best thing you can do is nothing at all—beautifully.”
One sunny afternoon in Paris, I packed a simple picnic—fresh baguette, soft cheese, ripe strawberries—and wandered over to the Luxembourg Garden, or as locals call it, the Jardin du Sénat. Tucked in the elegant 6th arrondissement, this garden isn’t just a park—it’s a Parisian ritual, a place where time slows and beauty feels effortless.
I found the perfect spot near the Medici Fountain, beneath the dappled shade of chestnut trees. Around me, people read books, children sailed little wooden boats in the grand basin, and lovers strolled the gravel paths hand in hand. The scent of blooming flowers hung in the air, and the sound of soft laughter mixed with birdsong and the rustling leaves.
It wasn’t about doing much—just being. And in that stillness, I felt completely present. That’s the thing about Paris: it teaches you how to enjoy the simple art of living.
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