Day 17, Jardin du Luxembourg

Located in the 6th arrondissement of Paris you will find Paris' second largest park, Luxembourg gardens. Luxembourg palace was built in 1611 for Marie de Medicis the widow to Henry the 4th. The gardens itself have terraces, orchards, statues of former queens and saints, fountains and is a perfect romantic place for a picnic.

After running around and site seeing all day, it's a nice place to relax in the calm of the trees and fountains. A place to really just be in Paris. With plently of places to stop and eat nearby, it's the perfect place to people watch. Just be sure to leave at sunset, there is a closing time!

I haven't told Ryan much about this place, mostly because I want him to be surprised when we get there at the amazing things Paris has to offer. All he's asked for months now, is for a place to picnic. I can't think of a better place!

If you find yourself around the area, here are some great places to stop by to eat or pick up a meal to eat there:

Les Papilles which is on Rue Gay Lussac - No menu! They serve what the special is of the day.

Dalloyau - across from the entrance.

If you're going more the market route, here are some options:

KAYSER boulangerie at 10 r de l'Ancienne Comédie

PAUL'S boulangerie at 77 r de Seine....

CHAMPION supermarché at 79 r de Seine

La FROMAGERIE 31 at 64 r de Seine (all near r de Buci).

Le DERNIÉRE GOUTTE, round the corner at 6 r de Bourbon-Le-Château & r de l' Echaude.