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The Column - 44 metres high - is comprised of a stone core, encased in
the bronze of 1250 cannons captured at the
Battle of Austerliz (1805).
It was designed by Denon, Gondouin, and Lepère
and modeled in the style of Trajan's Column in Rome.
It was constructioned during 1806 - 1810,
The spiral bronze bas-relief was created by Bergeret.
Originally a statue of Napoléon a Caesar was
placed on top.
This was replaced by a likeness of Henri IV which
was removed during the 100 Day (1815) when
Napoléon returned from Elba and attempted to regain power.
Afterwards Louis XVIII installed an enormous fleur-de-lys, but
Louis-Philippe restored Napoléon in military uniform.
During the Commune in 1871, a group of Communards lead by Gustave Courbet the artist,
tore down the column.
Rather than pay for its re-erection, as he was ordered,
Courbet died (1877) in exile in Switzerland.
During 1873 - 1874, the column was reestablished at the center of
Place Vendôme with a copy of
the original statue on top.
Notes
The square is surrounded by shops of some of the most famous names in fashion, as well as
the Hotel Ritz.
An inner staircase leading to the top is no longer open to the public.
Place Vendôme, 75001 Paris
