Turtle de Seine, Sculpture on the banks of the Seine, Paris, France
Turtle de Seine is a metal sculpture on the banks of the Seine in Paris, depicting a resting turtle at ground level. Its form is rounded and low, with a weathered surface that shows years of exposure to the open air.
The sculpture was placed along the Seine as part of a project to bring public art to the riverbanks of Paris. It has been there for several years and has gradually become a familiar sight for those who walk the area regularly.
The name "Turtle de Seine" refers directly to the sculpture's shape and its place by the river. People passing by often stop for a moment, take a photo, and move on, making it a small but regular part of daily life along the riverbank.
The sculpture sits along the Seine riverbank path and is easy to reach on foot from the surrounding streets. It is visible at ground level from the walking path, so there is no need to leave the main route to see it.
Unlike most sculptures in Paris, this one sits directly on the ground without any pedestal, which makes it easy to miss at first glance. This low placement gives the impression that the turtle simply stopped there on its way to the water.
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