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PICNICKING
Kiosks and cafes are dotted throughout the park, including places selling fairy
(candy) floss. If you're planning on picnicking, forget bringing a blanket - the el-
egantly manicured lawns are off-limits apart from a small wedge on the southern
boundary. Instead, do as Parisians do, and corral one of the iconic 1923-designed
green metal chairs and find your own favourite part of the park.
The Jardin du Luxembourg plays a pivotal role in Victor Hugo's
Les Misérables:
the novel's lovers Marius and Cosette meet here.
DINING
For decadent-and-then-some hot chocolate and delicious dining, head to the ex-
Rennes)
adja-
10am-7.30pm Tue-Thu, Sat & Sun, from 9am Mon & Fri;
cent to the Musée du Luxembourg.
The gardens are studded with over 100 sculptures. Look out for statues of Stend-
hal, Chopin, Baudelaire and Delacroix.
