Construction of the monument 1er quart XXe siècle (≈ 2025)
Period of realization by sculptors.
2025
Registration as Historic Monument
Registration as Historic Monument 2025 (≈ 2025)
Date to be verified (uncertain source).
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The monument of the Three Sees, in its entirety, including its base and grids, located in Place de la République, on Parcel 123 of section BI of the cadastre, as delimited in red on the plan annexed to the decree: inscription by decree of 23 April 2025
Key figures
Auguste Bartholdi - Sculptor
Co-author of the monument.
Louis Noël - Sculptor
Co-author of the monument.
Jules Dechin - Sculptor
Co-author of the monument.
Origin and history
The Monument of the Three Sees is an emblematic work located in the Place de la République in Belfort, erected during the first quarter of the twentieth century. This memorial, listed as a Historic Monument, symbolizes the city's three historic seats. It consists of an imposing structure, including a base and grids, all fully protected by a registration order in 2025. Its precise location, on plot 123 (section BI of the cadastre), makes it a central point of local memory.
Three renowned sculptors, Auguste Bartholdi, Louis Noël and Jules Dechin, were awarded the monument. Their collaboration gave rise to a major artistic and historical work, now owned by the municipality of Belfort. Although its access to the public (visits, rentals) is not specified in the sources, its location in the heart of the city, combined with a geographical precision deemed "passable" (note 5/10), makes it a place of passage and contemplation for the inhabitants and visitors.
The monument is part of a broader context of French commemorative heritage, typical of the early decades of the twentieth century, where cities honour their resistance and military history. In Belfort, a territory marked by past conflicts, this type of work plays a strong identity role, recalling the sacrifices and resilience of the population. Its style and symbolism also reflect the artistic currents of the time, combining historical homage and monumental sculptural expression.
Available sources, including Monumentum and Merimée data, confirm its protected status and heritage value. The 2025 Registration Order (probably erroneous or anticipated date in the source text) underlines the importance of its preservation, although this must be verified with the official archives. The monument remains a tangible testimony of the history of Belgium, between collective memory and public art.
