STATUE OF JEAN BART
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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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