Orléans Sculpture

The O sculpture of Orléans, in Orléans

The sculpture in the shape of an O is a contemporary emblem of Orléans, created by Jean Dubrana. The Orléans audio-guided tour stops here to evoke these monumental letters scattered in the town, in the image of the signature sculptures of numerous towns of the world, become prized selfie spots.

The contemporary emblem of the town

Following the model of several international and national towns, Orléans decided to endow itself with an emblem! It was a simple O of three metres high, created by the artist Jean Dubrana. The first was inaugurated on the Place du Martroi in 2017, and seven O's were thus scattered through the town, marking its emblematic places. This initiative is part of a trend shared by numerous towns of the world, that have endowed themselves with monumental sculptures taking up their name or a symbolic letter, become identity landmarks and must-see photography spots for the inhabitants as for the tourists. The O of Orléans, sober and graphic, obviously evokes the initial of the town, but also its round and open shape, symbol of welcome. Arranged at different points of the centre, these O's invite to a playful course through Orléans, in search of each of them, and offer as many occasions to take a souvenir photo. A modern and convivial element of the urban landscape, they testify to the will of the town to affirm its identity and its dynamism. A contemporary emblem and a photogenic nod, the O sculpture is a fine stop of the discovery of Orléans.

What to see

Here you discover the contemporary emblem of Orléans: an O of three metres high created by the artist Jean Dubrana, whose first was inaugurated on the Place du Martroi in 2017; seven O's have been scattered through the town, marking its emblematic places and inviting to a playful and photogenic course, in the image of the signature sculptures of numerous towns of the world. The O sculpture is an emblem of Orléans. It is a fine stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The O sculptures are found at different points of the centre of Orléans, including the Place du Martroi, reachable on foot. They are open-air works, freely accessible. You discover them during a walk in the town, searching for each of the seven O's, as many occasions to take a souvenir photo.

What is the O sculpture of Orléans?

A contemporary emblem of the town: an O of three metres high created by the artist Jean Dubrana, whose first was inaugurated on the Place du Martroi in 2017; seven O's have been scattered through Orléans, marking its emblematic places and evoking the initial of the town, in the image of the signature sculptures of numerous towns of the world, become prized photography spots.

Where are the O sculptures in Orléans?

At different points of the centre of Orléans, including the Place du Martroi, in France.