Registration for historical monuments 2018 (≈ 2018)
Official protection of the monument in its entirety.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The departmental dead monument in its entirety, including the steles and grids, as delimited in red on the cadastral plan annexed to the decree, located on the promenade of the plane trees, along Wilson and Bourrat Boulevards, section AP, plot 382 and 383: inscription by order of October 18, 2018.
Key figures
Gustave Violet - Sculptor
Author of the monument to the dead.
Origin and history
The monument to the dead of 1914-1918 in Perpignan is a commemorative work dedicated to soldiers of the Pyrénées-Orientales who had fallen during the First World War. Created by the sculptor Gustave Violet, it is located in the town of Perpignan, on the Promenade des Platanes, along Wilson and Bourrat Boulevards. This monument, which has been listed as a historical monument since 2018, includes steles and grids, and is distinguished by its departmental character, emphasizing its importance in local collective memory.
This monument is part of a historical context marked by the desire to pay tribute to the victims of the Great War. In Perpignan, as in many French cities, these buildings symbolize mourning and gratitude for the missing soldiers. Gustave Violet's choice as a sculptor reflects an artistic approach aimed at immortalizing this sacrifice, while integrating the monument into the urban space in a sustainable manner.
The protection of the monument by the State, through its registration in the inventory of historical monuments in 2018, bears witness to its heritage value. Protected elements, such as steles and grids, reinforce its memory status. Located in a region rich in history, this monument also recalls the role of the Pyrénées-Orientales in the conflict, while serving as a gathering point for commemorative ceremonies.
