Buste du Général de Gaulle

The Buste du Général de Gaulle in Parc Henri Barbusse honors the leader of the Free French Forces and founder of the French Fifth Republic. This bronze sculpture was created by the artist Jean Cardot, a prominent figure in French commemorative art known for capturing the authoritative presence of historical subjects. The bust is positioned to overlook the park and the administrative center of Issy-les-Moulineaux, serving as a landmark for local ceremonies commemorating de Gaulle's legacy. Its placement in a public green space reflects the town's historical connection to the national identity shaped by his leadership during and after the Second World War.