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STATUE OF JEAN BART

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Place Jean-Bart, 59140Dunkirk, France
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The statue of the corsair was erected in 1845 by sculptor David d'Angers.

Dunkerque and Jean Bart, this is an emotional story. King Louis XIV's Corsary, he saved France from famine, nothing but that! Pride in the city, he continues to be celebrated during the Cantate to Jean Bart, the ultimate air of the final rigodons sung in full lungs, on his knees (and sometimes crying) at Dunkirk Carnival. Since the carnival of 2016, the rigodons are also taking place next to the statue, but around. You can imagine the symbol of this little revolution. The statue of the privateer was erected in 1845 by the sculptor David of Angers. She shows him a sword, "in the direction of England," says Dunkerque. Although… In 2015 it was completely restored (stone and bronze). So the details are now easier to observe, such as this ball impact received in May/June 1940. At that time, Dunkerque was largely destroyed. There was one that was always standing: Jean Bart. Which maintains the legend. In 2018, the place where the statue was found was completely rethought and became a pedestrian. A nice new space that the Dunkerquois are gradually taking care of.

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Visited in march 2020
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incontournable
C'est un lieu incontournable de votre visite pédestre de la ville, elle trône sur une grande place entourée de cafés et bars, C'est un des endroits où le carnaval de Dunkerque en fin d'hiver se tient.
cornus13
Visited in november 2019
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Cette statue est l'une des institutions de la ville de Dunkerque. Elle est très belle et a subi une restauration assez récente. Photo obligatoire !
qthuilli
Visited in october 2018
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La statue de Jean Bart est un des symbole de Dunkerque et son histoire mérite de s'y intéresser. Une halte obligatoire lors d'une visite de la ville pour comprendre son histoire.
aubincan
Visited in february 2017
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Cette statue de Jean Bart est un symbole fort de Dunkerque. Qui dit Dunkerque, die Jean Bart. Et cette statue est idéalement placée. Les Dunkerquois sont très fiers de leur héros ! Ils ont même nommé leur célèbre sucrerie : les doigts de Jean Bart.
unmissable in Dunkirk, Jean Bart place is a strategic place in the city centre all the shops nearby as well as other monument (holy éloi church and belfry

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