Statue of Bayard in Grenoble

The statue depicts a wounded knight in an emotional pose, leaning against a rock while gripping his sword, with his helmet placed on the ground below him. The bronze work sits prominently in a central plaza surrounded by historic buildings.

Sculptor Nicolas Raggi created the work in 1822 at the request of a local administrator to honor a celebrated Renaissance knight. The inauguration was a significant local event that involved transferring remains to a nearby religious building.

The monument honors a knight whose legend shaped how people in this region viewed courage and loyalty. Visitors walking through the square can see how this figure remains part of the city's collective memory and local pride.

The central location makes the work easy to reach without requiring long walks. A nearby tram station with wheelchair access provides convenient arrival options for all visitors.

The bronze casting was completed by a craftsman who also worked on other French monuments. The work's significance appears in museum collections, connecting local artistic traditions to broader French heritage.

Location: Grenoble

Creator: Nicolas Raggi, Fonderie Crozatier

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Website: https://grenoble-patrimoine.fr/element/133/595-pierre-du-terrail-seigneur-de-bayard-nicolas-bernard-raggi.htm

GPS coordinates: 45.19302,5.72849

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:00