from Montparnasse to Luxembourg by sachara
When I am in Paris I walk as much as possible. After visiting the cemetery Mont Parnasse I decided to walk back to the Seine, visiting the Jardin Luxembourg on my way.I crossed the place Denfert-Rochereau (a French commander during the Siege of Belfort in the Franco-Prussian War) at the intersection of boulevards Raspail, Saint-Jacques, and avenues Denfert-Rochereau and some other avenues. The Place is dominated by a copy of the statue of the Lion of Belfort (the original is in Belfort). See picture 1.
At the intersection of the Boulevard Montparnasse/ Boulevard de Port Royal stands a statue of Francis Carnier (picture 2). From here along the Avenue de Observatoire you have allready a great view at the Jardin en Palais Luxembourg in the north (picture 3).
Looking back to the south along the same axis you see the Observatoire de Paris (picture 4), the foremost astronomical observatory of France and one of the largest astronomical centers in the world.
At the beginning of the Jardins Marco Polo and Cavalier de la Salle wich are connected with the Jardin de Luxembourg along the axis of the Avenue de Observatoire is located the impressive Fountain de Observatoire with bronze horses (picture 5).Walking through the city and discovering something new at every corner.
