Paris' Statue of Liberty

There are four replicas of the Statue of Liberty in Paris. This one is on the river Seine, at the Pont de Grenelle, and I took it during a boat trip this weekend. On the book are the dates of both the American and the French revolutions. Although it's a lot smaller than the one in America, it still makes a nice feature on the river - Lucy

[Graham Thresher]

A fantastic capture and I love the sky.

[Bob]

I didn't realize a copy was on the Seine River. Nice capture.

[john stanier]

Looks amazingly like the NY statue

[Molly]

I didn't know there were 4 replicas of this in Paris. A lovely sharp, striking shot.

[Therese]

now you don't ever need to visit NY city! ;)

very awesome shot!

[Dianne]

I too, had no idea that there were replicas in Paris - great shot - I am learning lots of history from you and your family. Thanks!

[beezy]

Great shot Lucy ..weather looks good in Paris

[Pyrrhula]

Great find. I did n`t know there was a second one. Thanks for sharing the information and the beautiful pic. of it.
Did you know , the inside structure of the U.S. State of Liberty was build by Gustave Eiffel (the same person of the Eiffel tower. ?)

[Hazel A]

Lovely clear capture. Great to see blue skies

[Tony]

Beautifully captured, looks like you dodged the rain that's swamping England.

[Rose]

Gorgeous capture! The dates are so symbolic

[bkb in the city]

Very cool. Did not know about them

[Angela Tavan]

I remember this one well, but didn't know about the other replicas. Where are the others?
This is a beautiful shot - looks great with the sky behind.

[Richard Sayer]

This is nice Lucy and, to my shame, I didn't know about this one. You picked a nice day for your trip. BtW - I read in the Figaro yesterday that a new Henri Cartier Bresson exhibition has just opened in Paris... that's going to be a 'must visit'.

[Pete Roberts]

You could always think you are on the ferry in New York lovely picture

[Fisher Family]

@thresheg Thank you Graham, the weather was surprisingly good - Lucy

[Fisher Family]

@bobhuegel Neither did I Bob. In fact, there are lots in Paris, and many around the world! Wiki has a list of them: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Replicas_of_the_Statue_of_Liberty

Lucy

[Fisher Family]

@jrstanier The practise model they made before embarking on making the real thing is in Paris, so I guess they probably just copied that one - Lucy

[Fisher Family]

@dolphin Thanks Molly. Technically, one of the replicas is just of the flame, which is near the tunnel where Princess Diana died. - Lucy

[Fisher Family]

@monkeykid NYC is a long way to go, so at least I've seen something similar! - Lucy

[Fisher Family]

@dide Glad you find it interesting Dianne - Lucy

[Fisher Family]

@butterfingers1960 Thanks Beezy. We had a bright weekend for a change - Lucy

[Fisher Family]

@pyrrhula I didn't know that Ferry! I guess Mr Eiffel was good at making ridiculously tall buildings and getting people up them! - Lucy

[Fisher Family]

@purplehaze12 Thanks Hazel. Blue sky does make a change - Lucy

[Fisher Family]

@tonydebont Thanks Tony. It did rain all week, we were just lucky at the weekend - Lucy

[Fisher Family]

@silverhorn Thanks Rose. The French love their symbolism! - Lucy

[Fisher Family]

@bkbinthecity Me neither Brian, it's amazing what you stumble across - Lucy

[Fisher Family]

@angelat Thanks Angela. There's a list of the others around the world here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Replicas_of_the_Statue_of_Liberty - Lucy

[Fisher Family]

@vignouse Oh how wonderful, I'll have to look it up! Thanks Richard - Lucy

[Fisher Family]

@pjr Thank you Pete. This one is at least a bit closer than the one in NY! - Lucy

[Richard Sayer]

@fishers It's at the Centre Pompidou from now until the 9th June... and I believe it's open until 23h00.

[Pyrrhula]

@fishers. He mainly have build bridges .

[Bob]

@fishers Lucy, I checked out your suggestion. No copies in Colorado, but the US has lots all around the country. I learn something everyday. Thank you.

[Fisher Family]

@vignouse Lovely, I keep meaning to go there again! Thanks :) - Lucy

[Fisher Family]

@pyrrhula I didn't know that, I learn something new on 365 every day! - Lucy

[Fisher Family]

@bobhuegel No problem Bob. I couldn't believe how many copies there actually are in the world! - Lucy

[Michael Elliott]

haha from thumbnail thought you took a trip to NYC!

[Kathy A]

Cool shot, great pov.

[Fisher Family]

@michaelelliott Sadly not Michael, maybe one day! - Lucy

[Fisher Family]

@kjarn Thanks Kathy - Lucy