Statue of young Jules Verne, Sculpture in Saint-Leu, Amiens, France

The Monument à Jules Verne is a sculpture in the Saint-Leu neighborhood of Amiens, France. It consists of a stone and bronze column with a portrait of the writer and references to his works, topped by two draped children, one holding a pigeon and the other a fish.

The monument was commissioned by the city of Amiens and created by Czech sculptor Ivan Theimer, who visited the Maison de Jules Verne for inspiration. It was installed in 2001, at the same time as another column near the law faculty.

The lower part of the column shows a portrait of Jules Verne and scenes from his novels, which local readers often stop to recognize. The two children at the top are said to represent the young writer and his brother Paul, a detail that connects the work to the city's memory of its famous resident.

The monument stands at the corner of rue Vanmarcke and pont de la Dodane, near the Saint-Leu district. It is best reached on foot, and the area can be explored at any time without a guide.

The children on top hold a pigeon and a fish, animals that appear in Verne's stories and add a playful touch to the column. The monument is one of two columns by Theimer placed in the city that year, a pair that visitors often miss.