Audio GuideStatue of Liberty Paris - Frederic Auguste Bartholdi

In Paris, a charming quarter-scale replica of the Statue of Liberty stands on the Île aux Cygnes, an artificial island created in eighteen twenty-seven to protect a nearby bridge. The island, a narrow strip along the Seine, offers a tree-lined walkway perfect for a leisurely stroll.

Sebastian Gagor

This replica, standing at nearly eleven and a half meters and weighing fourteen tons, was inaugurated on July fourth, eighteen eighty-nine, by President Marie François Sadi Carnot. It was gifted by American expatriates to celebrate the shared love for liberty between two great nations. Originally, the statue faced east toward the Eiffel Tower, but in nineteen thirty-seven it was rotated to face west, directly toward its larger counterpart in New York City.

Frank Tucker

At its base, a commemorative plaque displays two important dates: July fourth, seventeen seventy-six, marking American Independence, and July fourteenth, seventeen eighty-nine, symbolizing the storming of the Bastille. This blend of history enriches any visit, and the statue’s appearance in well-known films further highlights its cultural significance. Nearby landmarks, including the Eiffel Tower, enhance the overall experience and offer visitors a taste of both French and American heritage.