

Monument aux morts
Baignes-Sainte-Radegonde
A quiet corner of Charente hides a rare Guimard treasure. This Art Nouveau stone memorial, recently restored to its original blonde hue, bears the architect's signature whimsy: an inscription playing with letters and the Greek omega symbol.
Art Nouveau design
Historic monument
Recently restored
Guimard architecture
Tips
🏛️same architect who designed the Paris Metro entrances
đźš—combine with a visit to nearby AngoulĂŞme
🌿now set back from the road in landscaped gardens
Monument aux morts
Baignes-Sainte-RadegondeOpen


A quiet corner of Charente hides a rare Guimard treasure. This Art Nouveau stone memorial, recently restored to its original blonde hue, bears the architect's signature whimsy: an inscription playing with letters and the Greek omega symbol.
Art Nouveau design
Historic monument
Recently restored
Guimard architecture
Tips
🏛️same architect who designed the Paris Metro entrances
đźš—combine with a visit to nearby AngoulĂŞme
🌿now set back from the road in landscaped gardens