Equestrian statue of Louis XIV, Bronze equestrian statue at Place des Victoires, France
The statue depicts Louis XIV mounted on a rearing horse, with a pedestal decorated by bronze bas-reliefs showing military achievements.
The original statue from 1686 by Martin Desjardins was destroyed during the French Revolution, replaced by the current version created by François-Joseph Bosio in 1822.
The monument represents French royal power through its central position between the 1st and 2nd arrondissements of Paris, marking territorial boundaries.
Visitors can access the statue at any time in Place des Victoires, with metro stations Bourse, Palais Royal-Musée du Louvre, and Sentier nearby.
The pedestal contains two bronze bas-reliefs showing the Crossing of the Rhine and the establishment of the Royal Military Order of Saint Louis.
Location: 1st arrondissement of Paris
Location: 2nd arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1686
Architects: Jean-Antoine Alavoine
Creator: Martin Desjardins, François Joseph Bosio, Jean-Antoine Alavoine
Made from material: bronze
GPS coordinates: 48.86583,2.34111
Latest update: May 24, 2025 05:07
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