The best running trails around Arcueil

The Luxembourg Garden in the heart of Paris (6th arrondissement) is a 25-hectare park known for its blend of French and English garden styles. Key highlights at a glance: History: Created in 1612 by Marie de Medici; today it is home to the French Senate in the adjoining palace. Landmarks: The magnificent Fontaine Médicis (a Baroque fountain) and the large octagonal basin where children sail model boats. Atmosphere: Famous for the freely available green metal chairs, where you can relax anywhere in the park. Culture & Sport: Over 100 statues, tennis courts, a beekeeping area, a puppet theater, and the adjacent art museum (Musée du Luxembourg). Visit: Admission is free. Opening hours are determined by daylight (shorter in winter, until late evening in summer).

Many padlocks 🔐 are hung on the bridge, and the keys 🔑 are then thrown into the Seine 💦. People then enjoy the view of the Eiffel Tower.

The Luxembourg Gardens in Paris are a delightful place for miniature boating! On the central pond, known as the “Grand Bassin,” you can rent small wooden sailboats and steer them with a wooden pole. This activity, called “Les Voiliers du Luxembourg,” is a historic tradition that has entertained children and adults for generations. ⛵

The island is 890 meters long, 11 meters wide, has 322 trees, and is situated in the middle of the Seine. Built as a dike in 1827, it was intended to serve as a breakwater for the Grenelle harbor and as a warehouse for industrial purposes. Over time, it has been lowered and reinforced in places due to the construction of the three bridges that cross it. The walking path was created 60 years later, in 1867, and is pleasant to walk. To your right is the 15th arrondissement, and to your left, the 16th. Behind you is the Statue of Liberty, to your left the grand circular building of Radio de France, in the distance ahead of you the Eiffel Tower, and to your right the Front de Seine, Paris's modern high-rise buildings. It would have been a close call if we hadn't been able to walk here. In 1932, architect André Lurçat came up with the idea of covering the island with a runway, which fortunately did not come to fruition.

The garden covers an impressive 23 hectares and is a delight for those who love sculptures and fountains. There are two interesting fountains. The more famous of the two is the Fontaine de Medicis, a Baroque fountain designed in 1624. It is located on the northeast side of the park.

It was Maria de Medici who decided in 1612, after the assassination of her husband Henri IV, to convert this existing Hôtel into a palace, surrounded by a beautiful garden. As an Italian by birth, she longed to return to her Tuscan birthplace, but for political reasons this was not possible. So, on this spot, a wealth of luxury and tranquility was created and exchanged for her current home, the Louvre. It is said that this place reminded her too much of her husband with his numerous mistresses. After being purchased from the Duke of Luxembourg, the Hôtel and the enormous amount of land was renamed Palais de Medici, but after a serious quarrel with her son, Louis XIII, Maria was banished to Cologne where she died a lonely woman in 1642. She was soon forgotten and the Palais then gave its current name, Palais Luxembourg. All in all, the Parisians have her to thank for the creation of these beautiful gardens.

Perfect for an interval training session, it's a little over a kilometer.

On the top floor (3rd floor), Eiffel set up a small private apartment. There he received, among others, Thomas Edison. The apartment still exists today and can be viewed through a window.