Statue de Notre-Dame de France, Marian monument in Le Puy-en-Velay, France.
The Statue of Notre-Dame de France stands 22.70 meters tall on the Corneille Rock, reaching an elevation of 757 meters above Le Puy-en-Velay.
Built between 1856 and 1860, the statue was constructed using metal from 213 Russian cannons captured during the Crimean War and donated by Napoleon III.
The monument represents the Virgin Mary holding baby Jesus while standing on a globe, with a crown of stars and crushing a serpent beneath.
Visitors can climb inside the hollow statue through a spiral staircase, accessing multiple levels that provide panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
The cast iron statue weighs 835 tons and underwent complete restoration in 2013, making it the most visited attraction in the Haute-Loire department.
Location: Le Puy-en-Velay
Architects: Jean-Marie Bonnassieux
Height: 6.7 m
Made from material: cast iron
Address: 10 rue du Cloître
GPS coordinates: 45.04730,3.88520
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:43
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