Grenadier, Limestone sculpture in Dijon, France
The Grenadier stands at Avenue du Premier-Consul, depicting a French soldier with full military attire including boots, coat, epaulettes, cap, and rifle.
Created by Georges Diebolt in 1856, this statue decorated the Pont de l'Alma in Paris until 1970 when bridge reconstruction required its relocation.
The sculpture represents one of four military figures commissioned for the original Pont de l'Alma, commemorating regiments from the Crimean War.
Visitors can find the Grenadier statue opposite Lake Kir, where it stands as a prominent feature along the avenue in northern Dijon.
The statue traveled by water for eighteen days to reach Dijon, requiring twenty-six separate components to be reassembled at its new location.
Location: Dijon
Inception: 1856
Creator: Georges Diebolt
Made from material: limestone
GPS coordinates: 47.32605,5.00749
Latest update: May 25, 2025 04:10
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