Saint Clotilde

Saint Clotilde is a marble sculpture displayed in the Luxembourg Gardens and part of a series honoring French queens and notable women. It was created by sculptor Jean-Baptiste-Jules Klagmann and stands among similar statues throughout the garden.

The work was created in 1847 by sculptor Klagmann to commemorate Queen Clotilde from the early medieval period. It became part of a major project to establish a permanent collection of monuments honoring important women in French history.

The statue depicts Clotilde, wife of the Frankish King Clovis I, and her place in early Christian history. You can see how this figure is positioned among other notable women celebrated in the gardens.

The statue is located in the Luxembourg Gardens in the 6th district and can be reached easily by walking through the garden paths. The entire garden is accessible for people with mobility needs.

This statue belongs to a series of more than 100 works commemorating French queens and important women scattered throughout the gardens. The project was designed to make these historical figures visible in public spaces.

Location: 6th arrondissement of Paris

Inception: 1847

Creator: Jean-Baptiste-Jules Klagmann

Made from material: marble

Part of: Reines de France et Femmes illustres

GPS coordinates: 48.84763,2.33633

Latest update: December 15, 2025 13:28