Petanque in Luxembourg Gardens

​Jardin du Luxembourg might already be on your list of things to see in Paris, but to experience the park like a local, head to its western edge and watch a few games of petanque. The game, similar to Bocce and played mostly by older gentlemen, includes throwing hollow metal balls as close as possible to a small wooden ball called a cochonnet. Even if there isn’t a match going on when you arrive, there will certainly be someone honing their skills. Just sit under the shade of the garden’s trees, drink some coffee, and take it all in.
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Environment
Sustainability factor
Local 
Must do
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• The gardens, bordering the Latin Quarter and Saint-Germain-des-Pres, cover 62 total acres of land
• Look for an orchard with a variety of apples, an apiary with beekeeping, greenhouses with a collection of orchids, a rose garden, and 106 total statues spread throughout the park
• The park opens between 7:30am and 8:15am, and closes between 4:30pm and 9:30pm depending on the season. It's closed on most major holidays.

Price
Free!
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