Audio GuideJardin des Grands-Explorateurs
Picturesque park featuring a large bronze fountain with a globe & tortoises, horses & dolphins.
Park
Paris, France
Jardin des Grands Explorateurs is a historic park in Paris established in eighteen sixty-seven. Situated close to the renowned Luxembourg Gardens, this quaint green space has been interwoven into the fabric of local culture for many years. Affectionately dubbed "petit Luco" by the residents due to its proximity to the larger garden, it carries a special charm.
The park celebrates the explorers Marco Polo and René-Robert Cavelier de La Salle, capturing Paris's long-standing intrigue with discovery and exploration. As you wander along its pathways, you'll encounter striking sculptures such as L'Aurore by François Jouffroy, Le Jour by Jean-Joseph Perraud, Le Crépuscule by Gustave Crauk, and La Nuit by Charles Gumery. Dominating the park is the Fontaine des Quatre-Parties-du-Monde, a magnificent fountain dating back to eighteen seventy-five, featuring detailed bronze work by Gabriel Davioud, Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux, and Emmanuel Frémiet.
The park is further enriched with themed pathways named after notable figures like Denise Vernay, a member of the resistance, and Nicole Fontaine, a distinguished politician, each adding depth to its cultural tapestry. It even played a part in the Observatoire incident of nineteen fifty-nine. Nowadays, visitors can unwind on the benches, make use of the playground areas, enjoy a game of ping-pong, or allow their dogs to explore freely.
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