Statue du Volontaire de l'an II

The Statue du Volontaire de l'an II is a bronze sculpture by artist Paul-Francois Choppin located at the intersection of Charles-de-Gaulle Street and Xavée Street. The base carries two inscriptions: one naming the volunteer of 1792 and the other noting that it was a state gift from 1899.

The monument was erected in 1899 to commemorate citizens from the Remiremont area who were among the first to volunteer in defense of France in 1792. It marks an important moment in local history during a period of major political change in France.

The statue bears the name of the volunteer from 1792 and has become a symbol of the city. It stands in a central location where locals and visitors pass by and can read the inscription on its base.

The monument stands at a busy street corner in the city center and is easy to reach on foot with access available at any time. The two inscriptions on the base are clearly readable from up close and provide clues about the location's history.

A cultural center in Remiremont bears the name Espace Le Volontaire as a tribute to this monument, which has shaped the city's local identity. The name shows how deeply the work has become part of the city's collective memory.