Statue of Anne of Brittany

The Statue of Anne of Brittany is a white marble work standing in the Jardin du Luxembourg. The sculpture portrays the former queen in full royal dress with crown, rising about 2 meters tall and commanding attention within the garden space.

Jean Baptiste Joseph Debay created this marble work in 1846 as part of a series of French queens and famous women commissioned by King Louis Philippe I. The sculpture debuted publicly at the 1847 Paris Salon before finding its permanent home in the garden.

The statue honors a ruler whose marriages bound Brittany to France, shaping the nation's political landscape. Visitors encounter her in the garden as a representation of regional union through dynastic alliances.

The statue stands within the freely accessible Jardin du Luxembourg in the 6th arrondissement and can be reached by any visitor exploring the garden grounds. It sits in a central location where you can easily find it while walking through the park without special navigation.

The commission cost 12000 French Francs to execute, a substantial budget for that era reflecting how important King Louis Philippe I considered this royal women project. This investment demonstrates the priority placed on creating such an honored series.

Location: 6th arrondissement of Paris

Inception: 1846

Creator: Jean Baptiste Joseph Debay

Made from material: marble

Part of: Reines de France et Femmes illustres

GPS coordinates: 48.84746,2.33626

Latest update: December 15, 2025 13:29