Equestrian statue of Napoleon

The equestrian statue of Napoleon is a monument located at Place du Général-de-Gaulle in the French city of Rouen in Normandy. The equestrian statue depicts Napoleon on horseback and was erected in 1865.

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Type: Work of art
Artwork type: statue
Description: statue by Gabriel-Vital Dubray in Rouen, France
Also known as: “Monument to Napoléon Ier”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Hôtel de Ville, Rouen and Abbey-Church of Saint-Ouen, Rouen.

Hôtel de Ville, Rouen

Town hall

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The Hôtel de Ville is a historic building in Rouen, Seine-Maritime, northern France, standing on Place du Général de Gaulle. It has housed the city council of Rouen since 1800.

Abbey-Church of Saint-Ouen, Rouen

Church

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Abbey-Church of Saint-Ouen, Rouen is situated 120 metres southeast of Equestrian statue of Napoleon.

Rouen Cathedral

Church

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Rouen Cathedral is a Catholic church in Rouen, Normandy, France. It is the see of the Archbishop of Rouen, Primate of Normandy. It is famous for its three towers, each in a different style. Rouen Cathedral is situated 450 metres southwest of Equestrian statue of Napoleon.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Espace du Palais and Rouen.

Espace du Palais

Locality

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Espace du Palais is a locality.

Rouen

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Rouen is the capital of the French region of Normandy on the River Seine, 135 km northwest from the centre of Paris. The city has a population of 116,000, and its metropolitan area includes some 700,000 inhabitants.