The Statue of Liberty in New York City is one of the world's most recognisable landmarks. The idea of a monument presented by the French people to the United States was proposed by Édouard René de Laboulaye, a prominent political thinker. The project goes back to an after-dinner conversation he had in 1865 with sculptor Frédéric Bartholdi. Construction of the statue took place in France during the 1870s and 1880s. So, it is not surprising that this great enterprise should be marked by replicas in the French capital. There are five of them, as follows:

- Ile aux Cygnes. The first Statue of Liberty in Paris is located at 75015 Paris, near the Pont de Grenelle; the statue faces New York. In addition to being able to see the statue, it is possible to have a privileged view of the Eiffel Tower.

- Jardin du Luxembourg. This is located at 75006 Paris, with access from rue Guynemer.

- Musée d'Orsay. The replica of the statue, which is now in the museum, used to be in the Jardin du Luxembourg; it is located at 62 rue de Lille, with access from 1 rue de la Légion d'Honneur.

- Place d'Alma. This square contains the replica of the flame which is carried by the Statue of Liberty located at 75008 Paris, with access from 292 rue Saint-Martin.

- Musée des Arts et Métiers. At 60 rue Réaumur, 75003 Paris, there is a replica outside the museum and a plaster model inside.

The picture is “Unveiling of the Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World” (1886) by Edward Moran.

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