Monument to Leconte de Lisle, Marble statue in Jardin du Luxembourg, France
The Monument to Leconte de Lisle stands 3.8 meters tall, featuring the French poet carved in white marble within the Luxembourg Gardens of Paris.
Denys Puech created this monument in 1898, following his victory at the Prix de Rome competition, where he secured first place in 1884.
The statue commemorates Charles Marie Rene Leconte de Lisle, who translated Greek tragedies and worked as an assistant librarian at the Luxembourg Palace.
Visitors can find the monument near the entrance by Place Edmond Rostand, with access through multiple bus lines and Paris Metro stations.
The cylindrical base of the statue contains inscriptions detailing the achievements of Leconte de Lisle, who was born on Reunion Island.
Location: 6th arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1898
Creator: Denys Puech
Accessibility: Accessible en fauteuil roulant
Made from material: marble
GPS coordinates: 48.84718,2.33962
Latest update: March 3, 2025 11:17
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