“Le Rendez-Vous” Sculpture

The sculpture Le Rendez-Vous, two figures in the heart of Valence

In front of the Museum of Art and Archaeology of Valence stand two strange statues that intrigue passers-by. This work, entitled Le Rendez-Vous, stages a man and a woman who seem to be meeting. The Valence audio-guided tour stops here to evoke the contemporary art that punctuates the city's streets.

A work by the sculptor Toros

Created by the sculptor Toros and installed in 2003, the work represents a man and a woman designed to stand side by side, like two lovers reuniting. Set on a small pedestrian square in the centre, near the museum, it plays with the gaze of the passer-by and invites you to imagine their story.

What to see

The two figures, at once plain and expressive, contrast with the surrounding architecture and catch the eye. The work marks the entrance of the Museum of Art and Archaeology, which it invites you to discover. It is a light, poetic stop during a stroll through the historic centre of Valence.

Practical information

The sculpture Le Rendez-Vous is on a small pedestrian square in the centre of Valence, in front of the Museum of Art and Archaeology, reachable on foot. It is an open-air work, freely visible at all times, with no ticket office. The neighbouring museum has its own hours and entry conditions, to be checked before visiting.

Who created the sculpture Le Rendez-Vous?

It was created by the sculptor Toros and installed in 2003, in front of the Museum of Art and Archaeology of Valence.

What does Le Rendez-Vous represent?

A man and a woman, designed to stand side by side, who seem to be meeting at the foot of the museum, in a poetic staging.