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Louise of Savoy, Marble statue in Jardin du Luxembourg, France

The marble statue of Louise of Savoy stands on the balustrade terrace, measuring 2.35 meters in height near the grand basin of Luxembourg Gardens.

Commissioned by King Louis Philippe I in 1846, sculptor Auguste Clésinger completed this marble representation of the French regent in 1851.

The sculpture belongs to the Reines de France et Femmes illustres collection, celebrating notable women who influenced French governance and society.

The statue remains accessible throughout Luxembourg Gardens opening hours, from early morning until evening, with variations based on seasons.

The statue cost 12,000 French francs to complete and features a base plaque indicating Louise's birth and death years of 1476 and 1531.

Location: 6th arrondissement of Paris

Inception: 1851

Creator: Auguste Clésinger

Accessibility: Accessible en fauteuil roulant

Made from material: marble

Part of: Reines de France et Femmes illustres

GPS coordinates: 48.84590,2.33788

Latest update: March 9, 2025 20:29

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