Discover the secrets behind Paris’ most elegant park with an unforgettable guide. For generations, artists, musicians and writers have been drawn to the peace of the Luxembourg Gardens. Alan Riding, author and former Paris bureau chief for the New York Times, is among them. He has crossed the park almost daily for the past decade.“I measure the changing seasons through leaves and flowers,” he says, “but I am no less intrigued by how Parisians and tourists choose to enjoy this refuge from a noisy city, whether they be reading, eating, jogging, chatting or simply kissing.”

Gain an insider’s knowledge of the park as a microcosm of Paris — from the bee colony to the legendary pétanque grounds to the Renaissance palace built by a Florentine queen. Alan shares his love of this place that is shared by all, but truly seen by few.