Bad news for Parisians and tourists who were planning to enjoy a stroll through the Jardin du Luxembourg this weekend. Located in Paris’s 6th arrondissement, between the Latin Quarter and Saint-Germain-des-Prés, this historic garden will remain closed to the public all day on Saturday, October 24, 2026. The decision was made on public-order grounds, as another day of demonstrations is expected in the capital. All entrances to the garden will therefore be inaccessible, including those on Boulevard Saint-Michel, Rue de Vaugirard and Avenue de l’Observatoire.
Created in the early 17th century at the initiative of Marie de Médicis, the Luxembourg Gardens are one of Paris’s most iconic green spaces. Covering around 23 hectares, the gardens, managed by the Senate, combine formal French parterres with English-style landscaped areas. Visitors particularly enjoy the large central pond, the many statues, the tree-lined paths and the famous Medici Fountain. Usually open free of charge, the gardens welcome families, students, sports enthusiasts and visitors who come to admire the Luxembourg Palace, the seat of the Senate.
This exceptional closure also means the cancellation of performances by the Luxembourg Puppet Theatre, scheduled for this Saturday. The venue confirmed that it cannot welcome audiences because the garden is inaccessible. This is the second consecutive day of closure: the site was already closed on Friday, October 23, this time because of Storm Austen.
Visitors hoping to enjoy the garden during the All Saints’ school holidays will therefore have to postpone their stroll. On Sunday, October 25, 2026, the usual opening hours are 8 a.m. to 5:15 p.m., subject to any new exceptional measures. Before setting out, visitors are advised to check the latest information from the Senate, which manages the garden, to confirm the conditions for reopening.
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Dates and Opening Time
On October 24, 2026
Location
Luxembourg Gardens
19 rue de Vaugirard
75006 Paris 6
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