Hommage aux esclaves des colonies françaises, Memorial sculpture in Jardin du Luxembourg, France
Hommage aux esclaves des colonies françaises is a commemorative stone in the Jardin du Luxembourg bearing an engraved inscription that addresses slavery in French colonies. The stone sits within the public garden and is visible to all who walk through the park.
The memorial was unveiled on May 10, 2011, following a 2001 French Senate law that recognized slavery as a crime against humanity. This legal acknowledgment provided the foundation for establishing this stone as a formal tribute.
The inscription carved into the stone highlights how enslaved people contributed to establishing French values of liberty, equality, and fraternity. Visitors walking through the garden can read these words and reflect on this historical connection.
The memorial is located in the Jardin du Luxembourg near Rue de Medicis and is accessible whenever the park is open. Visitors can reach it freely as part of their visit to the gardens.
The stone sits adjacent to the Le cri, l'ecrit sculpture, presenting two different artistic perspectives on slavery side by side. This arrangement allows visitors to experience both works together and compare different interpretations of the same subject.
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