Statue of Grand Duchess Charlotte

The statue of Grand Duchess Charlotte

The Luxembourg audio-guided tour stops you before the statue of Grand Duchess Charlotte, in the centre of Place Clairefontaine, facing Notre-Dame cathedral. This bronze statue pays tribute to a figure much loved by the people of Luxembourg.

A grand duchess in the turmoil

Charlotte was not destined for the throne, but fate decided otherwise: she became grand duchess in 1919. Exiled during the Second World War, she refused Germany's offer to return to Luxembourg and joined de Gaulle and Churchill in London. Her courage and her loyalty to her country made her a symbol of Luxembourg resistance and independence.

What there is to see

The bronze statue, about two metres seventy-five high, was inaugurated in 1990 on Place Clairefontaine. It expresses the deep attachment of the people of Luxembourg to this sovereign. Facing Notre-Dame cathedral, in a peaceful and elegant setting, it is a place of memory in the heart of the old town.

Practical information

The statue of Grand Duchess Charlotte stands on Place Clairefontaine, facing Notre-Dame cathedral, in the old town of Luxembourg. It can be seen freely at all hours and on the level. The square is a pleasant resting place in the heart of the city.

When did Charlotte become grand duchess?

Charlotte became grand duchess of Luxembourg in 1919, although she was not initially destined to reign. Her statue was inaugurated in 1990.

What role did Charlotte play during the war?

Exiled during the Second World War, she refused to return under German occupation and joined de Gaulle and Churchill in London, becoming a symbol of Luxembourg independence.