Luxembourg

Also known as: Luxembourg

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Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-07-06 Diary Coverage: Up to 1874-03-20

Identity

The Luxembourg Gardens in Paris, famous public park where Black Prince was previously ridden.

Diary References

1874

March 20: Mentioned as where Black Prince was ridden: "on l'a monté au Luxembourg" (he was ridden at Luxembourg).

Context

Jardin du Luxembourg in Paris
Popular riding location for Parisian society
25 hectares of formal gardens
Created for Marie de' Medici in 1612
Horse riding allowed on designated paths

Related Entries

#Black_Prince - Horse ridden there
#Paris - City context

Research Notes

Major social hub for aristocracy
Senate building located in palace
Famous for statuary and fountains
Riding indicates horse's good training

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