Jardin des grands explorateurs : Marco Polo et Cavelier-de-la-Salle, Public garden in 6th arrondissement, France
The Jardin des Grands Explorateurs extends over 1.9 hectares between Place Ernest-Denis and Avenue de l'Observatoire, next to Luxembourg Gardens.
The garden, created in 1867, commemorates explorers Marco Polo who traveled Asia from 1254 to 1324 and Cavelier de La Salle who explored North America.
The Four Parts of the World Fountain, designed by Gabriel Davioud, Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux, and Emmanuel Frémiet, stands as the central monument since 1875.
The garden includes play areas, ping pong tables, drinking fountains, exercise equipment, and benches, with access through Avenue de l'Observatoire.
Four statues represent different times of day: Dawn by Jouffroy, Day by Perraud, Twilight by Crauk, and Night by Gumery.
Location: 6th arrondissement of Paris
GPS coordinates: 48.84200,2.33682
Latest update: May 26, 2025 02:04
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