Place de France
Decatur Street. Near French Market & Café du Monde.
Gilded Icon
The Maid of
Orleans.
Place de France Landmark
Joan of Arc • Decatur Street
Gilded Equestrian
A magnificent gilded bronze sculpture of Joan of Arc on horseback. It is an exact replica of the 19th-century masterpiece by renowned French sculptor Emmanuel Frémiet, which stands in the Place des Pyramides in Paris.
Patron Saint: Honoring her role in the Siege of Orléans during the Hundred Years' War.
Gift from France
Presented to New Orleans in 1958 and dedicated in 1972, the statue solidifies the bond between the city and its namesake. New Orleans was named for Philippe II, Duke of Orléans, making the Maid of Orléans a figure of profound local relevance.
Transatlantic Heritage
Visitor Protocol
Local Tradition
Touch the horse's hoof for good luck. A popular ritual for locals and visitors.
Access Level
Free / 24 Hours. Located in an open public plaza.
Symbol: Courage & Heritage
The Golden Guardian of Decatur Street