Equestrian statue of Louis XIV, Bronze equestrian statue at Place des Victoires, France
Description
The equestrian statue of Louis XIV stands on Place des Victoires, showing the king mounted on a rearing horse atop an ornate pedestal. The base features bronze relief panels that depict significant military victories and events from his reign.
History
The original sculpture from 1686 by Martin Desjardins was destroyed during the French Revolution. The current version was recreated in 1822 by François-Joseph Bosio as a restoration of royal authority after the political upheaval.
Culture
The monument sits at the heart of a busy square where locals and visitors naturally gather, marking royal importance in the city's layout. Its position reflects how Parisians organized their neighborhoods around symbols of state power.
Practical
The statue is freely accessible during the day on Place des Victoires and can be viewed from all angles. The nearest metro stations are Bourse, Palais Royal-Musée du Louvre, and Sentier, each within a short walk.
Did you know?
The two bronze relief panels depict not only military triumphs but also the founding of the Royal Military Order of Saint Louis, an important court decoration. Many visitors focus only on the mounted figure and miss these intricate historical details cast into the base.
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