Parking near Colonne de la Déesse

Finding parking in Lille is a concern for those planning to visit Colonne de la Deesse. Mobypark provides affordable and convenient parking options nearby.

The monument was inaugurated in 1845 and is located at the Grand'Place of Lille (now known as Place du General-de-Gaulle) in the French Department of Nord, Hauts-de-France. The monument commemorates the bravery of the citizens of Lille who defended their city during the siege by the Imperial Army in 1792. The monument is made up of a column with a statue of a woman at the top. The sculpture of the goddess holding a torch was created by Theophile Br, a Douai-based sculptor, and Charles Benvignat designed the monument.

The monument is located in the middle of Place du General-de-Gaulle, Lille. The column is made from fluted granite, and it stands 12.51 meters tall without the statue. The pedestal is 3.65 meters in diameter and has inscriptions on all four sides. On the side facing Colonne de la Deesse, there is an inscription which translates as "We just renewed our oath of loyalty to the Nation to maintain Freedom and Equality or to die in our post." "We are not perjurers." The mayor's response to the besiegers was this. On the right, the inscription reads "Lifting the Siege Night of 7-8 October 1792." On the back, it reads: "To The People of Lille 1792." "Honoring our fellow citizens." 1842." The left side is engraved with "The citizens of Lille have well earned of the country" (Decree 12 October 1792). A fountain basin surrounds the pedestal.

The goddess statue at the top measures three meters high and has a torch, which is a stick with a tow on the end used to ignite the cannon fuses. The left hand pointing to the column where the mayor’s response to besiegers was inscribed. As indicated by the tower crown on her head the draped woman represents the city of Lille. It is also said that she resembles Marie-Josephe Bigo Danel, wife of then-mayor Louis Bigo Danel. Unaware of its allegorical meaning, people in Lille dubbed the statue "Goddess" during its inauguration. This was suggested by Emile Duriez, a Lille bookseller.

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Parking is not a problem if you are planning to visit Colonne de La Deesse in Lille. Mobypark provides convenient and affordable parking options nearby. You can park your vehicle without spending a fortune. You can reserve our parking spots online and ensure that you will have a space when you arrive. Our platform makes it easy to find and book parking. Peacefully enjoy your visit to Lille, and the Colonne De la Deesse.