Le Poulet de Bresse

Le Poulet de Bresse is a monumental steel sculpture at the A39 motorway rest area in Dommartin-lès-Cuiseaux that symbolizes the famous Bresse chicken. The artwork consists of gleaming stainless steel tubes and dominates the landscape with its towering presence at the rest area entrance.

The artwork was created in 1999 by artist Jean Brisé and inaugurated at a ceremonial event. It marks an important moment in recognizing the Bresse chicken as regional heritage along one of France's major transportation routes.

The sculpture honors the Bresse chicken, a celebrated regional bird that has been central to local identity for generations. It stands at a location where travelers directly encounter the connection between the landscape and its culinary traditions.

The sculpture sits directly at the rest area and is easily accessible to motorway travelers looking for a quick stop. The site offers restaurants and shops where visitors can learn more about local food traditions.

The construction demonstrates technical precision through the use of specially fabricated steel tubes created specifically for this sculpture. These details reveal how much attention was paid to executing the artistic vision with careful engineering.

Location: Dommartin-lès-Cuiseaux

Inception: June 11, 1999

Creator: Jean Brisé

Made from material: stainless steel

GPS coordinates: 46.49566,5.31477

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:04