As you stand before the Signaux Lumineux Sculpture, you see a magnificent collection of 17 light signals. They rise like beacons from the landscape, their heights varying from 6.50 meters to 11.50 meters. Created by the Greek sculptor Panayotis Vassilakis, better known as Takis, the Signaux Lumineux were installed in 1991. The sculpture is a powerful reminder of Takis’s fascination with light and movement. Inspired by the industrial world around him, Takis used materials found in factories like steel to create these eye-catching sculptures. The Signaux Lumineux were not intended for practical use but were designed to be purely artistic. The vivid colors create a dynamic spectacle, reminding visitors that art can be cheerful and serious, functional and artistic, large and small, static and dynamic, all at the same time. Takis’s vibrant artwork will leave you with a memorable experience, reminding you of the power of creativity in transforming everyday objects into works of art.
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.