Equestrian statue of Joan of Arc

The bronze sculpture depicts Joan of Arc mounted on a powerful horse, wearing armor and holding her battle standard with determined expression, created by Emmanuel Frémiet in 1874.

Commissioned after France's defeat in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870, the statue was part of a national effort to restore patriotic sentiment during the Third Republic reconstruction period.

Joan of Arc represents French national identity and resistance, with her story deeply embedded in French culture as a symbol of courage, faith, and liberation from foreign occupation.

Located on Place des Pyramides near the Louvre, the classified historical monument is easily accessible to visitors and included in many guided tours of central Paris landmarks.

In 1899, Frémiet secretly replaced the original statue with a modified version from Nancy during metro construction, disguising the change with golden patina to hide the substitution.

Location: 1st arrondissement of Paris

Inception: 1874

Creator: Emmanuel Frémiet, Thiébaut Frères

Made from material: bronze, gold

GPS coordinates: 29.95898,-90.06070

Latest update: July 25, 2025 19:20