Monument à Danton, Bronze monument in 6th arrondissement, France

The Monument à Danton is a bronze group by Auguste Paris, cast by Thiébaut, standing on a light-grey stone pedestal by architect Alexandre Lépouzé at Place Henri-Mondor. Danton stands with his right arm raised, haranguing the crowd, while two young armed conscripts look on. The pedestal front reads "A DANTON", "LA VILLE DE PARIS" and "1889", above a carved cartouche with scrollwork.

In 1887 the City of Paris ordered the monument for the 1889 centenary of the French Revolution, and Auguste Paris won the competition held to choose the sculptor; the bronze was cast by Thiébaut and the pedestal designed by architect Alexandre Lépouzé. The choice of Danton, defended as a patriot after the 1870 defeat and a promoter of public education, drew opposition from the right over the September Massacres. The pedestal inscription states it was erected on the site of the house Danton occupied in the demolished part of the Cour du Commerce.

The sculpture portrays Danton in a speaking stance, showing how crucial public speech and persuasion were during the French Revolution. This pose reflects his role as a leader who could move crowds and shape events through words.

The monument stands at 97 Boulevard Saint-Germain in the 6th arrondissement and is freely accessible as part of the public plaza. Visitors can see it at any time during daylight hours, and the surrounding area offers easy access to shops and restaurants nearby.

The pedestal inscription states the monument was erected on the spot once occupied by Danton's house, in the part of the Cour du Commerce since demolished. The bronze was cast by Thiébaut, and the pedestal was designed by architect Alexandre Lépouzé.