Banyuls-sur-Mer war memorial

The Banyuls-sur-Mer war memorial is a stone sculpture created by renowned artist Aristide Maillol, measuring 190 centimeters tall and 560 centimeters wide. The work combines high relief and bas-relief techniques to depict soldiers and the cost of war.

This memorial was completed and publicly unveiled in 1933 to honor soldiers from the town who died in military conflicts. It underwent restoration after World War II damage in 1944 and again in 1989 to maintain its original form.

The memorial is named after Dina Vierny, a woman close to sculptor Aristide Maillol who supported his artistic vision. The carved figures speak of loss and remembrance in a way that still moves visitors passing through the square.

The memorial sits in a public square and is easily accessible on foot from the town center. Visitors can view the sculpture from multiple angles at any time without special arrangements or facilities.

Sculptor Aristide Maillol created this work in a deeply personal style that sets it apart from typical war monuments and speaks its own artistic language. His formal approach later became influential for modern sculptors across Europe.

Location: Banyuls-sur-Mer

Creator: Aristide Maillol

Official opening: July 1933

Height: 190 cm

Width: 560 cm

Made from material: stone

Address: place Dina-Vierny

GPS coordinates: 42.48091,3.12933

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:23