Monument au sport et à Mayssonnié
Monument au sport et à Mayssonnié, Bronze monument at Boulevard Lascrosses and Allée de Barcelone, Toulouse, France.
The bronze sculpture depicts Hercules drawing his bow, standing prominently in a dedicated square near the Brienne Canal in Toulouse.
Installed in 1925, this monument commemorates athletes who lost their lives during World War I, with special recognition for rugby player Alfred Mayssonnié.
Antoine Bourdelle created this monumental work combining Greek mythology with athletic values of strength and determination through detailed bronze craftsmanship.
Visitors can view the monument in the Hercules Square, where commemorative ceremonies take place annually on November 11th.
This Toulouse version of Hercules the Archer incorporates a memorial stele with the main sculpture, forming a distinctive commemorative ensemble.
Location: Toulouse
Inception: 1925
Architects: Antoine Bourdelle
Creator: Antoine Bourdelle
Made from material: bronze
GPS coordinates: 43.60786,1.42792
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:07
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