The “Monument aux Morts” of Paul Landowski in Barcelonette, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France
This “Monument aux Morts of Barcelonette” is dedicated to the fallen soldiers of The Great War (1914-18), the Second World War (1939-45), Indochina (1946-54) and Algeria (1954-62) who came from this region. The monument was made by sculptor Paul Landowski, who is also known for making the famous statue of Christ in Rio de Janeiro.
The monument was officially inaugurated on August 19th 1923.
The Monument aux Morts and the square in Barcelonette, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, FranceDetail of the statues of Paul Landowski’s Monument aux Morts of Barcelonette, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France
Names of the fallen on the Monument aux Morts of Barcelonette, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, FranceNames of the fallen on the Monument aux Morts of Barcelonette, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France
Visit
You can visit the Monument on the West side of the city of Barcelonette where the D9 and D900 roads meet near the Villa Puebla.
War monument Barcelonette information sign, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France
