In Rouen, the mayor had the statue of Napoleon removed so that it could be restored. On this occasion, he opened a debate on the representation of women in the public space, evoking the possibility of a statue bearing the effigy of feminist activist Gisèle Halimi.
In France, the statue of Napoleon will it find its pedestal in the city center of Rouen? In July 2020, the mayor of the city, Nicolas Mayer-Rossignol, had the statue removed, in urgent need of restoration. This monument representing the Emperor Napoleon I on his horse has been standing in front of the town hall since 1865.
On the occasion of the removal of the statue for work, the elected socialist opened a debate on the representation of women in the public space. A debate still relevant today.
And the mayor of the city to blow the name of Gisele Halimi, famous French lawyer and feminist activist, died in July 2020.
Out of the question, responded several opposition officials, as well as part of the population.
Citizen consultation
« It’s still a part of our memory, this statue (of Napoleon), thunders an inhabitant of Rouen_. It is not so much the character that counts, it is the fact that this statue was placed there, that it was made with the bronze from the Battle of Austerlitz._ “
« I think we can do both estimates another Rouennais. We can put Gisèle Halimi in another place. And leave Napoleon in his place. »
Faced with the outcry, the mayor of Rouen recalls that it is not a question of “debunking” Napoleon, who will indeed find a pedestal. But maybe elsewhere. He mentioned the possibility of moving this statue to Île Lacroix, on the Seine. But, he assures, nothing is decided.
A citizen consultation on the subject was launched last Saturday on the occasion of Heritage Days.
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