Monument to the Heroes of the Black Army, War memorial in Parc de Champagne, France
The Monument to the Heroes of the Black Army features four bronze African soldiers and a white officer holding the French flag in Reims.
The original memorial, inaugurated in 1924, honored African soldiers who defended Reims during World War I before its destruction by German forces in 1940.
The memorial design incorporates elements of West African architecture, including a tata-style base, connecting French and African military heritage.
Visitors can access the memorial through the main entrance of Parc de Champagne, at the intersection of Boulevard Henry Vasnier and Avenue du Général Giraud.
The current bronze statue, installed in 2013, replicates the original 1924 design by sculptor Paul Moreau-Vauthier, maintaining historical accuracy.
Location: Reims
Architects: Auguste Bluysen
Creator: Paul Moreau-Vauthier
Part of: Parc de Champagne
GPS coordinates: 49.24011,4.05756
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:44
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