Marguerite of Provence, Marble statue in Jardin du Luxembourg, Paris, France
The statue of Marguerite of Provence, created by sculptor Honoré-Jean-Aristide Husson, stands 2.3 meters tall on the western terrace of the garden.
Commissioned through a ministerial decision in 1843, the marble sculpture was completed in 1847 and presented at the Paris Salon that year.
The statue belongs to the Queens of France and Famous Women series, selected by King Louis Philippe I to honor notable female figures.
The sculpture is accessible to all visitors during garden hours, from morning until evening, with variations depending on seasonal daylight.
Marguerite of Provence negotiated her husband King Louis IX's ransom when he was captured during their crusade to Egypt in the 13th century.
Location: 6th arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1847
Creator: Honoré-Jean-Aristide Husson
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Made from material: marble
Part of: Reines de France et Femmes illustres
GPS coordinates: 48.84750,2.33634
Latest update: March 3, 2025 17:52
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