Les Demoiselles de Rochefort - Delphine et Solange Garnier, Statue in Rochefort, France
Les Demoiselles de Rochefort - Delphine (Catherine Deneuve) et Solange (Françoise Dorléac) Garnier is a statue in Rochefort, France, depicting the two sisters from Jacques Demy's film. The work stands about 9 feet (2.7 meters) tall and shows the figures in colorful dresses and hats, with smooth, featureless faces.
The statue was inaugurated on June 25, 2022, during the Sœurs Jumelles festival, as a tribute to Jacques Demy's 1967 film. It was created by artist Franck Ayroles, who worked with the filmmaker's heirs to respect the original universe.
The statue has become a meeting point for locals and a backdrop for photos, often evoking memories of the film's shooting in the town. Its presence during the Sœurs Jumelles festival turned the unveiling into a shared celebration, with residents of all ages gathering around it.
The statue is easy to find on Place Colbert, in the heart of Rochefort's pedestrian center, and you can walk right up to it. It is best visited on foot while exploring the surrounding streets, and early morning or late afternoon offers softer light for photos.
The faces of the two figures are left blank, a deliberate choice to keep the twins anonymous and let viewers project their own memories. The statue is made of painted and varnished epoxy resin, giving it a smooth finish that stands up to outdoor conditions.
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