Charlemagne et ses Leudes, Bronze equestrian statue at Parvis Notre-Dame, Paris, France.
The monumental statue depicts Charlemagne with two guards, Roland and Oliver, positioned in front of Notre-Dame Cathedral at Place Jean-Paul-II.
Created by brothers Louis and Charles Rochet, the 15-ton bronze statue was inaugurated in 1878 and survived World War II due to Charlemagne's German significance.
The statue represents Charlemagne wearing the Imperial Crown of the Holy Roman Empire while brandishing the Scepter of Charles V alongside his armed companions.
Visitors can find this monument on the south side of Parvis Notre-Dame, near the Seine River, making it an accessible stop while touring central Paris.
The guards depicted in the statue carry period weapons: Roland holds a double-headed axe and Durendal sword, while Oliver wields a Frankish scramasax and pike.
Location: 4th arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1878
Creator: Louis Rochet, Charles Rochet, Thiébaut Frères
Made from material: bronze
GPS coordinates: 48.85310,2.34822
Latest update: May 24, 2025 01:00
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