Notre-Dame des Dunes Statue

The statue of Notre-Dame-des-Dunes, in Poitiers

The statue of Notre-Dame-des-Dunes watches over Poitiers from the heights of the Dunes district. The Poitiers audio-guided tour stops here, with respect, to evoke this Marian statue that blesses the town, erected in a troubled era of history.

The Virgin who watches over the town

The statue of Notre-Dame-des-Dunes is far from insignificant. Raised on the heights of the Dunes district, on the other bank of the Clain, it represents the Virgin and symbolically blesses the town of Poitiers, which it dominates with its protective silhouette. Its erection is part of a troubled era of the history of France, marked by the fall of the Second Empire and the difficulties of the period, which gave this votive monument a dimension both religious and memorial. Like other Marian statues raised on heights throughout the country, it expressed popular devotion, the request for protection and hope in difficult times. From its panoramic location, the statue also offers a fine viewpoint over the old town and its monuments. A witness of popular faith and the history of the town, a place of contemplation and panorama, the statue of Notre-Dame-des-Dunes is discovered with respect.

What to see

You admire, with respect, the Marian statue raised on the heights of the Dunes district, which represents the Virgin and symbolically blesses Poitiers with its protective silhouette, a votive monument erected in a troubled era of history, from where you also enjoy a fine viewpoint over the old town. The statue of Notre-Dame-des-Dunes watches over Poitiers. It is a stop to be discovered with respect.

Practical information

The statue of Notre-Dame-des-Dunes lies on the heights of the Dunes district, on the other bank of the Clain, in Poitiers, reachable on foot by a climb. It is an open-air monument, freely accessible, which offers a fine view over the old town. The view is particularly beautiful on a clear day.

What is the statue of Notre-Dame-des-Dunes in Poitiers?

A Marian statue raised on the heights of the Dunes district, which represents the Virgin and symbolically blesses Poitiers; a votive monument erected in a troubled era, at the fall of the Second Empire, it also offers a fine viewpoint over the old town.

Where is the statue of Notre-Dame-des-Dunes of Poitiers?

On the heights of the Dunes district, on the other bank of the Clain, in Poitiers, in France.