Place Jourdan

The Place Jourdan, in Limoges

The Place Jourdan pays tribute to Marshal Jourdan, native of Limoges and great military of the Revolution and the Empire. The Limoges audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this pleasant square, adorned with the statue of the marshal, witness of the pride of the town for its illustrious inhabitants.

The square of the marshal of the Empire

The Place Jourdan pays tribute to one of the great figures born in Limoges: Marshal Jean-Baptiste Jourdan. Issued from the town, this exceptional military knew a dazzling career during the French Revolution and the Empire. Engaged young in the army, he distinguished himself by his courage and his talent of strategist, and won notably the famous victory of Fleurus in 1794, that saved the young Republic and marked a decisive turning point of the revolutionary wars. He was raised to the dignity of marshal of the Empire by Napoleon, becoming one of the most prestigious military leaders of his time. The town of Limoges, proud of this illustrious child, pays tribute to him through this square that bears his name, adorned with his statue, representing him in great uniform. The square, a pleasant urban space lined with trees and buildings, is a place of passage and life in the heart of the town. Beyond the tribute to the marshal, it recalls the role played by the men of the Limousin in the great history of France. With its statue and its setting, it is an element of the heritage and the memory of the town. A historic square and a tribute to a great military, the Place Jourdan is a fine stop of the discovery of Limoges.

What to see

Here you enjoy the square that pays tribute to Marshal Jean-Baptiste Jourdan, native of Limoges and exceptional military of the Revolution and the Empire, victor of the famous battle of Fleurus in 1794 and raised marshal by Napoleon; adorned with his statue representing him in great uniform, this pleasant square lined with trees is a place of passage and life that recalls the pride of the town for its illustrious children. The Place Jourdan is a historic tribute of Limoges. It is a fine stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The Place Jourdan lies in the heart of Limoges, reachable on foot. It is a freely accessible public square, adorned with the statue of the marshal and lined with trees. You discover it during a walk in the centre.

Who was Marshal Jourdan, honoured in Limoges?

Marshal Jean-Baptiste Jourdan, native of Limoges and exceptional military of the Revolution and the Empire: he won the famous victory of Fleurus in 1794, that saved the young Republic, and was raised to the dignity of marshal of the Empire by Napoleon; the town pays tribute to him through this square adorned with his statue, proud of this illustrious child.

Where is the Place Jourdan in Limoges?

In the heart of Limoges, in France.