Sculpted from pristine white marble, the Le Point du Jour Statue stands before you as a testament to the fleeting beauty of dawn. This masterpiece, crafted by Pierre Legros between 1686 and 1697, depicts the very essence of daybreak. Le Point du Jour, or “The Break of Day”, is personified as a young man, his gaze fixed upon the eternal flame held aloft in his right hand. Notice the intricate details – the drapery cascading over his hip, the delicate muscles of his youthful form. Commissioned by Louvois, this statue was originally intended for the Bains d’Apollon in the Gardens of Versailles. However, Le Point du Jour Statue has journeyed through time and space across Versailles, gracing the Bosquet des Dômes, the Bosquet de l’Arc de Triomphe, and even seeking refuge in the Abbey of Vaux-de-Cernay during World War II. Today, Le Point du Jour Statue serves as a timeless reminder of the exquisite artistry that flourished during the reign of Louis XIV. Each detail, meticulously rendered in marble, speaks to the grandeur and splendor of the French Baroque era.
Église Notre-Dame de l’Air
Beneath what appears to be a simple stone and wood structure lies a history interwoven with faith aviation and community.