One of my favorite parts of the Jardin du Luxembourg was the Medici Fountain. This fountain was built in 1630 by Marie de’ Medici, King Henry IV’s widow and the regent of King Louis XIII of France. Tomasso Francini, a Florentine fountain maker, designed it. Unfortunately the fountain was not maintained and had seen better days when Napoleon ordered that it be restored. In 1864-1866 the fountain was relocated to its present site. Also, sculptures of Polyphemus surprising two lovers, Acis and Galatea, were added.
I found this section of the gardens peaceful and the sculptures blew me away. I hope you enjoy. And if you are in the area, they are worth seeking out.
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I loved the Luxembourg gardens Angeline. My picture of the Medici fountain is not as good though 🙂
I’m sure your picture is wonderful. I love seeing the places you’ve visited.
Just another one of the countless number of beauties of the Old World.
Yes! And Paris felt like a wonderful old city.
I wish I had seen this fountain while in Paris, but your excellent photos are the next best thing!
Hopefully next time!
Amazing! Some statues leave me in total awe! Great photos
I was in awe with these.
Impressive & very very beautiful, thanks for sharing 🙂
thanks
It’s a beautiful site. Thank you.
I loved Paris and all of its beauty. It’s a charming place to stroll through.
Love your beautiful shots of this fountain.
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
Thanks Francine.
I love your photo of this beautiful place.
Thanks!
Love this place!! This is not only my favourite fountain in the whole world but as well my favourite spot in Paris… Sitting by the chairs, watching people passing by, reading, and breathing the parisien air, it all becomes to me an incredible experience and a moment of relax, and inside peace… Thanks for bringing back those certain moments !!
I wish I could spend more time there. I would love to sit there and read and people watch. Oh, what a way to spend a day!
Wonderful pictures. Thanks for sharing and transporting me.
My pleasure!
OMGeezy, this might be my favorite place in Paris. Thank you for posting these pics. I think it’s the way the green works with the siding and then the sculpture in the center. That’s my two cents anyway. Awesome!
Yes…it all goes so well together. A little piece of paradise in a bustling town. Thanks!
Nothing short of amazing!
It wowed me too!
What a beautiful place…
I agree Hook!
How very beautiful!!! And I agree about the statues – they are absolutely divine. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
I agree Zelmare. I would love to be able to create something this beautiful.
WOW! This is great post and great shots… Thank you dear TBM, fascinated me all these sculptures with the green reflections… Love, nia
The place has such a wonderful feel to it. I could have stayed for hours, but it seems I’m always pressed for time.
I used to go to the Jardin everyday and managed to not see this.
It’s lovely though.
I only found it since my travel book said it was a place to see. I’m glad I did. Next time you’re there check it out.
The sculptures are majestic-looking. Awe-inspiring indeed.
I was pleased that I found them.