Marguerite of Provence

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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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