Statue de Notre-Dame de France, Copper statue at Notre-Dame-de-France oratory, Baillet-en-France, France
The Statue de Notre-Dame de France is a copper statue in Baillet-en-France, north of Paris, depicting the Virgin Mary holding the infant Jesus. It stands on a tall stone pedestal and is clearly visible from the road nearby.
The sculptor Roger de Villiers created the work for the diocesan pavilion at the 1937 Paris World's Fair. After the exhibition closed, the statue was moved to Baillet-en-France and set up as a religious monument in the area.
The statue is a Marian pilgrimage site where believers from the region come to pray. Visitors can see candles, flowers, and small personal offerings left at the base of the pedestal.
The site is north of Paris and easy to reach by car, as the statue is visible from the road. Access is free throughout the day and visitors can walk right up to the monument for a closer look.
A carillon of 50 bells installed at the base of the statue in 2003 plays Marian songs every 15 minutes. Visitors who time their arrival right can hear a short open-air concert without expecting it.
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