Statue of Heracles, Arcachon, Bronze sculpture in Parc Mauresque, Arcachon, France
The statue depicts Heracles in a standing position, wearing a lion skin cape while holding a staff in his right hand and snakes in his left.
Claude Bouscau created this 3.1-meter-tall statue in Italy before World War II, using an opponent of Benito Mussolini as the model for the figure.
The monument was installed in 1948 to commemorate the actions of the French Resistance during World War II, connecting classical mythology with modern history.
The statue stands in Parc Mauresque, which visitors can reach by taking public transportation or walking from the Arcachon town center.
The statue's maintenance includes a removable prosthetic attachment secured by magnets, which gets installed during official ceremonies following repeated incidents of vandalism.
Location: Arcachon
Inception: 1948
Creator: Claude Bouscau
Made from material: marble
GPS coordinates: 44.65796,-1.17307
Latest update: July 30, 2025 11:42
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