Monument to Waldeck-Rousseau

The Monument to Waldeck-Rousseau is a marble work in Tuileries Garden featuring a central bust surrounded by allegorical figures. The composition rises about 5 meters high and presents a classical sculptural arrangement with multiple figure groupings.

Sculptor Laurent Marqueste created the monument in 1909 to honor Prime Minister Waldeck-Rousseau, who shaped France through social reforms in the late 1800s. The work was erected during an era when public monuments honored significant national figures.

The monument displays classical artistic features with Corinthian columns and symbolic figures representing France and workers. These elements reflect early 20th-century preferences for public art that expressed social values and national pride.

The monument stands along the pathways of Tuileries Garden in the first arrondissement and is accessible for wheelchair users. You can easily reach it during a walk through the garden's main routes.

During World War II, the bronze elements of the monument were removed under the Vichy regime, yet the marble structure remained intact. This partial alteration makes the work a silent witness to the war years and shows how history affected the city's monuments.

Location: 1st arrondissement of Paris

Inception: 1909

Creator: Laurent Marqueste

Height: 4.95 m

Width: 4.8 m

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Made from material: marble

GPS coordinates: 48.86545,2.32503

Latest update: December 15, 2025 13:26