Kiosque à musique de Rodez, 19th century bandstand in Foirail Public Garden, Rodez, France.
The Rodez bandstand is an octagonal structure from 1881 with cast iron columns set in the Foirail Public Garden. Its decorative metal roof sits atop columns that double as gutters, directing water down the structure.
The structure began in 1881 as a basic platform for military musicians to perform. A protective roof was added about ten years later, transforming it into a more permanent public feature.
This bandstand reflects local craftsmanship from the Barthe foundry that created it in the 1880s. The structure shows how Rodez's artisans contributed to shaping the public spaces of their time.
The bandstand sits in the Foirail Garden and is easy to locate and access from nearby streets. Visitors should be aware that restoration work is underway, which may limit close approach or certain viewing angles.
The foundry maker's name 'Barthe fondeur Rodez' remains legible on the columns, marking where it was created. This signature is an uncommon detail that reveals the local origins of the work.
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