This golden flame before you is more than just a sculpture. This is the Flame of Liberty. It’s a symbol of the enduring friendship between France and the United States. The Flame of Liberty is a full-sized replica of the flame held high by Lady Liberty herself, back in New York Harbor. It was given to the city of Paris in 1989 by the International Herald Tribune. The gift was a gesture of gratitude for the craftsmanship of two French businesses. These companies played a key role in the restoration of the Statue of Liberty just a few years prior. But over time, the Flame of Liberty has taken on a new layer of meaning. In 1997, Princess Diana tragically passed away in a car crash in the tunnel just beneath us. The Flame of Liberty, standing guard nearby, quickly became a place of mourning. People flocked here to leave flowers, notes, and mementos in her honor. Even today, you’ll see fresh tokens of remembrance. While the plaque here speaks of Franco-American amity, the Flame of Liberty whispers a different story to many. It whispers a tale of a princess gone too soon and the enduring love of those who cherished her.
Vase aux têtes de faunes et termes Ornamental vase
Marvelous isn’t it? This stunning Vase aux têtes de faunes et termes. Before you stands a masterpiece of 17th-century artistry.