Total Disillusionment Statue

The statue Désillusion totale, contemporary art in Bergerac

At the corner of the Rue du Port and the Quai Salvette, a rather strange statue catches the eye: Désillusion totale. This contemporary artwork travelled before settling in Bergerac. The Bergerac audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this surprising sculpture, by the Dordogne.

A work acquired by the city

The statue Désillusion totale is a contemporary artwork that was exhibited in Paris and Rio before joining Bergerac. The city acquired it in 2017, installing it at the corner of the Rue du Port and the Quai Salvette, by the Dordogne. Astonishing and full of meaning, it brings a contemporary touch to the heritage of the city and arouses the curiosity of passers-by.

What to see

The sculpture, surprising and expressive, contrasts with the old setting of the quays of Bergerac. You observe it during a stroll, like an invitation to reflection by the Dordogne. It is an original stop, which shows the place of contemporary art in the public space of the city.

Practical information

The statue Désillusion totale lies at the corner of the Rue du Port and the Quai Salvette, by the Dordogne, in Bergerac, reachable on foot. It is an open-air work, freely visible at all times, with no ticket office. On the level, it is discovered during a walk on the quays.

What is the statue Désillusion totale?

It is a contemporary artwork exhibited in Paris and Rio before being acquired by Bergerac in 2017, installed by the Dordogne.

Where is the statue Désillusion totale?

At the corner of the Rue du Port and the Quai Salvette, by the Dordogne, in Bergerac.