Pavillon Davioud is an 1860s building in the southwest corner of the Jardin du Luxembourg, in Paris. Architect Gabriel Davioud designed it as a café-restaurant; today, it hosts exhibitions and events. Stop in for displays of paintings, sculpture or photography, or look for free courses run by the Luxembourg horticulture school. Its visit fits naturally into a walk through the gardens, where you can also see the Medici fountain and statues.
A pavilion in Luxembourg Gardens
Gabriel Davioud designed the building in the 1860s as a café-restaurant. It stands in the southwest corner of the Jardin du Luxembourg, among the garden’s statues, fountains and other features.
Exhibitions and events
The pavilion is now used for exhibitions, including displays of paintings, sculpture and photography. Summer exhibitions present work by different artists. The Luxembourg horticulture school also holds free courses here, and the pavilion hosts conferences. Check what is scheduled if you want to plan your visit around a particular exhibition or event.
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Where is Pavillon Davioud?
It is in the southwest corner of the Jardin du Luxembourg in Paris.
What can you see at Pavillon Davioud?
The pavilion hosts exhibitions of paintings, sculpture and photography. It also holds conferences and free courses run by the Luxembourg horticulture school.
When can you see summer exhibitions?
Summer exhibitions are held at the pavilion, with displays by different artists.
