Jeanne d'Arc (Frémiet)
Square Equestrian Joan of Arc statue by Frémiet in Paris
Bronze equestrian statue of Joan of Arc by Emmanuel Frémiet on Place des Pyramides in Paris; passersby photograph the work and its proximity to central Paris landmarks.
Jeanne d’Arc by Emmanuel Frémiet is a bronze equestrian statue of Joan of Arc located at Place des Pyramides in central Paris. The work was installed in the 19th century and is a prominent public monument.
The statue depicts Joan of Arc on horseback holding a banner and stands on a raised stone pedestal at a prominent city junction. It is frequently photographed by visitors to the nearby Louvre, the Tuileries and surrounding streets.
Emmanuel Frémiet created the bronze statue in the 1870s and it was installed at Place des Pyramides in 1874. It was part of a wider 19th-century interest in national heroic figures and public monuments in Paris.
Placed at Place des Pyramides beside Rue de Rivoli, the statue sits on the north side of the Tuileries and is within easy walking distance of the Louvre and central Paris attractions.
- Location: Located at Place des Pyramides near Rue de Rivoli, adjacent to the Tuileries and close to the Louvre.
- Date and artist: Sculpted by Emmanuel Frémiet and installed in 1874, it is one of the best-known public representations of Joan of Arc in Paris.
How to Get to Jeanne d'Arc (Frémiet) #
Metro: Tuileries (Line 1) or Pyramides (Line 14) are short walks. The square is on Rue de Rivoli adjacent to the Louvre district.
Tips for Visiting Jeanne d'Arc (Frémiet) #
- Visit early morning for soft light and fewer tourists; the statue faces west so late afternoon light is dramatic as well.
- Combine the stop with a short walk to the nearby Louvre and rue de Rivoli for cafés and pigeon-watching.
- The square is open; watch for pickpockets in crowded tourist areas.
Best Time to Visit Jeanne d'Arc (Frémiet) #
Any time of year; early morning or late afternoon for the best light and fewer tour groups.
Weather & Climate near Jeanne d'Arc (Frémiet) #
Jeanne d'Arc (Frémiet)'s climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 25°C. Moderate rainfall (667 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with 65 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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