







Gardens of the Observatory of Paris
Faubourg Saint-Jacques
Escape the Luxembourg crowds in this overlooked green stretch where elegant lawns and a grand fountain meet a curious secret: the brick path traces the historic Arago meridian. Look for the statues, one of which a visitor swears looks ready to roll the dice on Jumanji.
Peaceful retreat
Observatory history
Elegant statues
Tree-lined lawns
Tips
🎲"really cool statue that looks like he's playing jumanji"
ðŸ§the brick path traces the historic Arago meridian
🌳centennial trees and wild bushes throughout
Gardens of the Observatory of Paris
Faubourg Saint-JacquesOpens Friday at 3:00 PM








Escape the Luxembourg crowds in this overlooked green stretch where elegant lawns and a grand fountain meet a curious secret: the brick path traces the historic Arago meridian. Look for the statues, one of which a visitor swears looks ready to roll the dice on Jumanji.
Peaceful retreat
Observatory history
Elegant statues
Tree-lined lawns
Tips
🎲"really cool statue that looks like he's playing jumanji"
ðŸ§the brick path traces the historic Arago meridian
🌳centennial trees and wild bushes throughout