Statue de Pierre l'Ermite, Statue in Amiens, France
The Statue of Pierre l'Ermite is a bronze sculpture standing on a tall stone pedestal in Amiens. It shows a bearded man in long robes with his right arm raised, holding a cross, and his left hand at his side.
The statue was authorized in 1852 and inaugurated in 1854, though it was first meant for the town hall square. During World War II, it was removed to be melted down, but local efforts saved it, and it was put back in 1945.
On the pedestal, the words "Dieu le veut" recall the cry of the First Crusade, a phrase that Pierre l'Ermite is said to have shouted when the pope called for the expedition. The figure is shown barefoot and dressed in a simple habit, a detail that locals often point out to visitors.
The statue stands on Place Saint-Michel, just behind the cathedral, so you can easily combine a visit with a walk around that area. The spot is outdoors and open to all, with no barriers, making it simple to approach and look at from different angles.
The statue was hidden during the war in a city-owned shed and later stored in an underground reservoir, which is why it survived. A smaller plaster version is kept at the museum in Tarbes.
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