Lapérouse Statue

The statue of Lapérouse, in Albi

The statue of Lapérouse pays tribute to the famous Albi navigator, in the centre of the city. The Albi audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this monument dedicated to the explorer, the pride of the city.

A tribute to the explorer

The statue of Lapérouse honours the memory of Jean-François de Lapérouse, a French navigator and explorer linked to Albi. Represented in sailor's attire, his gaze turned towards the horizon, he embodies the spirit of adventure and discovery of the eighteenth century. The monument testifies to the pride the city holds for one of its most illustrious figures, whose expedition around the world and disappearance remain legendary.

What to see

You admire the statue of the navigator, represented in sailor's attire, a tribute to the spirit of adventure of the eighteenth century, in the centre of Albi. The monument illustrates the pride of the city for Lapérouse. It is a stop for lovers of history, in the footsteps of the explorer, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The statue of Lapérouse lies in the centre of Albi, reachable on foot. It is an open-air work, freely visible at all times from the public space, with no ticket office. You discover it during a walk in the city, in the footsteps of the navigator.

Who does the statue of Lapérouse represent?

Jean-François de Lapérouse, a French navigator and explorer linked to Albi, represented in sailor's attire, one of the most illustrious figures of the city.

Where is the statue of Lapérouse?

In the centre of Albi, in the Tarn.