Clémence Isaure

The Clémence Isaure statue stands among many sculptures in the garden, showing a woman with fine details carved into white marble. The figure bears classical features and is carefully sculpted into the light stone.

The sculptor Antoine-Augustin Préault created this marble figure in 1848 when French King Louis-Philippe I commissioned new works for the gardens. The piece came about during a time when such collections of honor figures were growing in popularity across Europe.

The statue belongs to a collection of French queens and celebrated women that visitors encounter while walking through the gardens. It shows how France honored important female figures across different periods of its history.

The statue sits along one of the level pathways through Luxembourg Gardens, which are accessible for wheelchair users. Small plaques nearby provide information about the artist and the person depicted.

Clémence Isaure was a medieval figure from Toulouse who supported and promoted artists and poets in southern France. Today she is remembered mainly for her role in the flowering of this artistic movement, though much about her life remains legend.

Location: 6th arrondissement of Paris

Inception: 1848

Creator: Antoine-Augustin Préault

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Made from material: marble

Part of: Reines de France et Femmes illustres

GPS coordinates: 48.84637,2.33792

Latest update: December 15, 2025 13:28