As you stroll through the Jardin du Luxembourg, you may have noticed: if you entered from the RER station near the Panthéon, at the central water feature, children have fun setting in motion, hauling out and pushing little wooden sailboats, neatly named "the Luxembourg Sailboats".
Since the second half of the 19th century, Luxembourg’s small sailing boats have appeared in the garden’s basin: handmade, they have never left the spot and ride the winds—and the occasional mishap—especially when the weather is nice—into the hands of children. Little captains can, for half an hour, learn to sail on a small scale, using a wooden tiller to steer their vessel.
The Jardin du Luxembourg, an exotic setting in the heart of Paris
The Jardin du Luxembourg in Paris is a popular park with Parisians, who call it "le luco", and tourists alike. A bucolic and lively garden, it's a delight for those who choose to stroll here, especially with the arrival of fine weather! [Read more]
Les Voiliers du Luxembourg is open 7 days a week from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in summer, from June to August, and during the Pinrtemps and Toussaint school vacations (zone C only). Count €6 for 30 minutes to try your hand at the cutest sailing in Paris!
Planning a trip to the Tuileries Gardens? With the whole family, even young children, it's the ideal place for a stroll or, better still, some really fun activities. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From April 4, 2026 to November 1, 2026
Location
Luxembourg Gardens
19 rue de Vaugirard
75006 Paris 6
Official website
www.lesvoiliersduluxembourg.fr
The Jardin du Luxembourg, an exotic setting in the heart of Paris
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