Statue of Denis Diderot

The statue of Denis Diderot is a monument in Langres created by sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi and stands in a public square. The work measures 240 centimeters and combines metal alloy with pale Jura stone in a solid, upright form.

The monument was inaugurated in 1884 and honors a philosopher born in Langres in 1713 who became a driving force of the Enlightenment. His work compiling and sharing great collections of knowledge made him a key figure of his era.

The monument honors one of the Enlightenment's most influential thinkers who was born in this town and shaped the knowledge of his era. Visitors feel the connection between local pride and a major European intellectual movement at this spot.

The monument stands in central Langres and is easy to reach on foot since it sits in an open public square. The best time to visit is during daylight hours when the sculpture is well-lit and the square's surroundings are fully accessible.

The sculptor Bartholdi who created this monument also designed the famous Statue of Liberty in New York, giving this town a hidden link to an iconic American symbol. Many visitors miss this artistic connection even though both works carry the signature of the same creative mind.

Location: Langres

Inception: 1884

Creator: Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi

Height: 240 cm

Made from material: alloy, Jura hole stone

GPS coordinates: 47.86282,5.33405

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:15