“Look at its wings!”, a child’s voice cut through the gentle Parisian breeze. Right here, gracing the Fontaine Saint-Michel, stands the majestic Dragon sculpture. Don’t let its fearsome appearance fool you. This bronze beast, a Chimera designed by Henri Alfred Marie Jacquemart, is more than just a monster frozen in time. It’s a guardian, a silent sentinel watching over a poignant memory. The Dragon, inaugurated in 1860 along with the fountain itself, is a testament to a tragic chapter in Parisian history. Take a closer look at the pedestal on which it stands. You’ll find a plaque dedicated to the brave soldiers and civilians from the 5th and 6th Arrondissements who lost their lives defending their city. Their courage, forever immortalized in bronze, reminds us that even amidst beauty, echoes of struggle and sacrifice resonate deeply.
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Step through the grand wooden doors of the Central House of the Workers of Art, and you’ll be transported to