The exile of the equestrian statue of Napoleon I, officially removed from its base for restoration, finally lasted two years; the emperor’s return to his original location in front of the town hall of Rouen (Saint-Maritime) is indeed intended. this Thursday from 7 am. Should we see the end of two long years of controversy surrounding this restoration, which some have seen as an attempt to de-fashion it? cancel the culture. I am not sure…
Although no official ceremony or communication by the municipality is planned to mark this event, Laurent Bonater, president of the main opposition group of Metropolis Rouen-Normandie (Horizons), condemns: back to crafty and in the heart of summer sculptor Gabriel Vital-Dubray’s now famous statue and claims. a real celebration” score a goal. “The idea would be to have a little party, not something…
Source: Le Figaro
