Opening of the monument 3 octobre 1920 (≈ 1920)
Official ceremony of the memorial to the dead.
XXe siècle
Construction period
Construction period XXe siècle (≈ 2007)
Made after World War I.
1er août 2016
Classification of the monument
Classification of the monument 1er août 2016 (≈ 2016)
Enrollment in full with its grids.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
In total, the monument to the dead of the commune and its grids (not cadastre): inscription by decree of 1 August 2016
Key figures
Paul Gascq - Sculptor
Author of the monument, originally from Dijon.
Origin and history
The monument to the dead of Pouilly-en-Auxois is located in the heart of the Place de la Libération, in this commune of Côte-d的Or. Inaugurated on October 3, 1920, it was designed by Dijon sculptor Paul Gascq. The work represents an allegory of France, dressed in armor and drapery, holding a helmet crowned with laurel. His calm expression embodies resignation from collective mourning after the First World War. The monument is surrounded by an Art Deco style grid, adding an aesthetic dimension to its commemorative character.
This monument was classified in full, including its grids, by order of 1 August 2016. It belongs to the commune and is part of a historical context marked by tributes to the soldiers who fell during the 1914-1918 conflict. The central location, on a public square, emphasizes its role as a place of memory and of gathering for the inhabitants.
The construction of this monument is part of a period when many French communes erected similar buildings to honor their dead. Pouilly-en-Auxois, like other cities, chose a strong symbolic representation, mixing art and duty of memory. The presence of a recognized sculptor such as Paul Gascq, from the region, strengthens the link between the work and the Burgundy territory.
