



🚗17th arrondissement was Paris's auto-industry cradle
An engineer frozen mid-triumph—Léon Serpollet stands atop his steam-powered "Easter Egg" car, immortalized after hitting 120 km/h in 1902. The statue's weathered green patina tells its own century-old story.
Automotive history landmark
19th century inventor tribute
Industrial heritage site
Pedestrian-friendly square




🚗17th arrondissement was Paris's auto-industry cradle
An engineer frozen mid-triumph—Léon Serpollet stands atop his steam-powered "Easter Egg" car, immortalized after hitting 120 km/h in 1902. The statue's weathered green patina tells its own century-old story.
Automotive history landmark
19th century inventor tribute
Industrial heritage site
Pedestrian-friendly square