This sculpture was created in 2005 by Xavier Veilhan. Cut with a billhook from a block of polyurethane, it measures six meters high, eight meters long and three meters wide.

As usual with this type of artistic manifestation, it has fans and detractors because of (or thanks to) the contrast between the architectural style of its environment.

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𝐺𝑖𝑙𝑏𝑒𝑟𝑡 & 𝑆𝑖𝑚𝑜𝑛𝑒 🍁🍄

October 3, 2022

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A very interesting lion sculpture

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October 2, 2024

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The sharp-edged outlines deliberately set by the creator of this lion statue - Xavier Veilhan (born 1963) - contrast strongly with another modern work of art in Bordeaux: the woman's head "Sanna" created by Jensa Plaume with its somewhat elongated form, but soft and gently flowing contours. If you are interested, see => komoot.com/de-de/highlight/5784432

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1. The tour of the quays of Bordeaux

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2. Dijeaux Gate – Water Mirror loop from Bordeaux

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3. The Blue Lion of Bordeaux – The Garonne loop from Bastide Niel

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