Winston Churchill Statue — Attraction in Paris

The statue of Winston Churchill was inaugurated by the French President Jacques Chirac in the presence of Queen Elizabeth II on the 80th anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I.

The statue runs interesting mixed emotions, some in France recognize his efforts in the liberation of Europe whereas some see Churchill's order to scuttle the French fleet to ensure it didnt fall in to the hands of the Nazi's as an unforgivable act because of the cost to the lives of French sailors. Of course without that act sailors may have died anyway as the act protected the UK and brought America into the war on the side of the allies.

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The Churchill statue in Paris stands as a symbol of the enduring friendship between France and Britain, as well as Winston Churchill's pivotal role in the liberation of France during World War II. The statue serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by both nations in the fight for freedom and the importance of standing together in times of adversity. It stands tall, representing not just an individual, but the ideals of courage, resilience, and solidarity that helped shape the...

FIVE STARS – A striking statue of Winston Churchill captured mid-stride, strolling along the Seine River near the southeast corner of the Petit Palais in Paris. A fitting tribute to the iconic leader’s enduring presence in history. Created by statue Jean Cardot, the statue was inaugurated in the grounds of the Petit Palais on the Avenue Winston Churchill in the 8th arrondissement of Paris in 1998. The statue is one of few statues of foreigners in the...