The 1867 avenue-garden that runs south from the Luxembourg to the Observatory, ending at Carpeaux's bronze Fountain of the Four Parts of the World (listed since 1926). While the Luxembourg fills up, students and neighbours spread out on these lawns.
- Address
- Avenue de l'Observatoire, 75006 Paris
- Hours
- Mon 08:00-20:30; Tue-Fri 08:00-24:00; Sat-Sun 09:00-24:00 (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-09)
- Best time to go
- Afternoon · About 30 min
- Price
- Free
- Price level
- €
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Walk it from the Luxembourg south to the fountain, with the Observatory dome ahead.
- Lawns are the quieter alternative to the Luxembourg on sunny weekends.