Monument aux Morts 1870-1871

The stone monument features a life-sized statue of a woman wearing traditional regional attire, holding a crown of immortal flowers at its center.

Local architect Ernest Nivet designed this memorial in 1900 to commemorate the soldiers from the canton who died during the Franco-German War of 1870.

The statue depicts a mother from Berry region mourning her children, wearing specific regional clothing including a pointed shawl and traditional headdress.

The memorial stands on Place Balanant, near the bridge crossing the Indre River, and received historical monument status recognition in December 2020.

Mrs. Guillard, a local resident of Buzançais, served as the model for the sculptor when creating the detailed statue of the mourning woman.

Location: Buzançais

Inception: January 1, 1900

Address: Pl. du Général de Gaulle, 36500 Buzançais, France 36500 Buzançais 36500 Buzançais

GPS coordinates: 46.88899,1.42086

Latest update: March 3, 2025 16:07