Audio GuideStatue of Liberty Paris - Frederic Auguste Bartholdi

In Paris, a delightful quarter-sized replica of the Statue of Liberty is located on the Île aux Cygnes, an artificial island created in eighteen twenty-seven to safeguard a nearby bridge. This island, a slender strip along the Seine, provides a tree-lined path ideal for a leisurely promenade.

Sebastian Gagor

This replica, almost eleven and a half metres tall and weighing fourteen tonnes, was unveiled on the fourth of July, eighteen eighty-nine, by President Marie François Sadi Carnot. It was a gift from American expats to honour the mutual appreciation for liberty shared by these two great nations. Initially, the statue faced east towards the Eiffel Tower, but in nineteen thirty-seven it was turned to face west, directly towards its larger version in New York.

Frank Tucker

At its base, a commemorative plaque bears two significant dates: the fourth of July, seventeen seventy-six, marking American Independence, and the fourteenth of July, seventeen eighty-nine, commemorating the storming of the Bastille. This fusion of history enhances any visit, and the statue’s appearance in well-known films further underscores its cultural importance. Nearby attractions, including the Eiffel Tower, enrich the experience and offer visitors a glimpse of both French and American heritage.