There are some specific places in Paris that make my heart beat faster for some reason I can’t explain.

On my last trip I had this feeling while walking from Rue Férou to Place Saint Sulpice and watching the sunset at Quai Malaquais… But Fontaine de Médicis, at Jardin du Luxembourg, has had such a power over me since the very first time in town. I can spend hours relaxing here, contemplating its details or doing nothing. No matter if it’s a sunny day of spring or a cold, grey day of fall, I just feel happier when I am here.

Location: Jardin du Luxembourg

Metro station: Odéon (lines 4 and 10)

Train RER B – station Luxembourg-Sénat

How much? For free.

Tip: since you are inside Jardin de Luxembourg, stop by the traditional tearoom Angelina, located next to Luxembourg Museum, to have a cup of tea and try the classic pastry Mont-Blanc.