Le Souvenir

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Le Souvenir, Bronze monument in Place Maginot, Nancy, France.

The sculpture features two women representing Alsace and Lorraine seated on a rock, wearing traditional regional costumes and headdresses from their territories.

Created by sculptor Paul Dubois in 1899, Le Souvenir commemorates the annexation of Alsace-Lorraine territories by Germany following the Franco-Prussian War of 1870.

The sculpture portrays Alsace standing upright while comforting Lorraine, who leans on her shoulder, symbolizing the connection between these French regions.

Le Souvenir stands near Nancy train station, making it accessible to visitors exploring the city center and its historical monuments.

Multiple versions of this sculpture exist in different materials at museums including Musée d'Orsay in Paris and Musée Saint-Loup in Troyes.

Location: Nancy

Inception: 1899

Creator: Paul Dubois

Made from material: bronze

GPS coordinates: 48.68972,6.17798

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:52

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