Pyramid of bois de Vincennes, Historical obelisk in Bois de Vincennes, France
The stone pyramid stands at the center of Bois de Vincennes park, featuring Tuscan and Rococo architectural elements with a gilded bronze compass needle at its summit.
King Louis XV commissioned this obelisk in 1731 to commemorate the reforestation of Bois de Vincennes under the supervision of Alexandre Claude Lefebvre de la Faluère.
The monument displays French royal arms on its east and west cartouches, with Latin inscriptions recording the reforestation date and director's name.
The structure functions as a navigational landmark at the Carrefour de la Pyramide intersection, where multiple pathways of the park converge.
During a mourning ceremony in 1799, the obelisk received a black globe marked with the word 'Vengeance' following the assassination of French diplomats.
Location: 12th arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1731
Architectural style: Tuscan order, Rococo
GPS coordinates: 48.83390,2.44517
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:49
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