Lion Monument

About

A moving rock carving honoring fallen guards, called the saddest stone in the world.

Why go

• Commemorates the Swiss Guards who died defending the Tuileries Palace
• Symbolizes their courage, loyalty, and sacrifice
• Mark Twain described it as 'the most mournful and moving piece of stone in the world.'

Must try

• See the Lion Monument
• Rock carving of a dying lion
• Monument carved into a rock face
• Commemorates Swiss Guards killed during the French Revolution
• Dying lion draped over a shield

Pro tips

• 15 Min walk from Chapel Bridge
• Walk to lion monument just 5 minutes away
• Go early to experience it without the crowds
• Free to visit
• Short walk from the Old Town

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Rating

4.5 / 5 (24746 reviews)

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