around Musée du Luxembourg 8Musée Zadkine A major figure of the École de Paris, Ossip Zadkine lived and worked in this studio- home from 1928 to 1967. Situated on the boundary between Saint-Germain and Montparnasse, the museum boasts six rooms presenting the different materials used by the sculptor; a lush garden, where visitors can admire several bronze statues; Jardin and the studio where Zadkine and his wifeworked for some 40 years. & Musée des-Champs.100 bis rue d’Assas (6th).01 55 42 77 20.M Notre-Dame-oDaily: 10am- du Luxembourg 6pm, except Mon and on certain public holidays.Permanent collections free. Charge for The elegant Luxembourg Gardens, created temporary exhibitions. www.zadkine.paris.fr for Queen Marie de Medici, take their inspi- ration from the BoboliGardens in Florence. Some one hundred or so statues are scat- tered throughout the grounds, which are part French formal garden and part English gar- den. There are plenty of activities and attrac- tions for children: puppet shows, merry-go- rounds, slides, little sailing boats, etc. Adults, 9 Saint-Germain-des-Prés Parisians and tourists alike, can enjoy a game A visit to the area should begin with the church of chess, tennis or bridge. One of the gar- of Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Its tower and nave dens’ more curious features is the beehive, constitute some of the oldest Parisian ves- created in 1856; at the end of September, tiges of Romanesque architecture (11th and the honey produced is sold. The cultural pro- 12th centuries). Music lovers will appreciate gramme consists of free photography exhi- the rich musical programme. Amongst the bitions, displayed on the park railings, and luxury boutiques and art galleries that make concerts in the bandstand. Recline on one the area so lively, take a seat on one of the ter- of the wrought-iron chairs arranged around races of the area’s most iconic cafes: the Café the large ornamental pond and admire the de Flore, the Deux Magots, and the brasserie facade of the Palais du Luxembourg, the seat Lipp, the meeting places of artists and intel- of the Sénat (the upper house of the French lectuals since the early 20th century. parliament).Before or after this bucolic 6th. M Saint-Germain-des-Prés.o interlude, head to the Musée du Luxembourg and discover one of its two annual exhibi- 10Musée National Eugène Delacroix tions, highlights of the Paris cultural season!Near the church, on one of the French Next to the museum, the Angelina tea room capital’smost charming squares, is the is renowned for its specialities: Mont-Blanc Musée Eugène Delacroix. Pass under a large cake and African hot chocolate. porch and discover the studio-apartment • MUSÉE DU LUXEMBOURG: 19 rue de Vaugirard of the artist who painted Liberty Leading the (6th).M Saint-Sulpice.o 01 40 13 62 00. People. The collections (paintings, works on Daily, except 1 May, 25 Dec and outside paper, memorabilia, etc.) give the visitor a exhibition periods. Opening times and rates veritable insight into the private life of the vary according to exhibitions, contact for artist.Access from the apartment to the information. https://museeduluxembourg.fr studio is via a delightful floral garden. 32 THE LEFT BANK