Bienville Monument
400 Decatur St.

Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne, Sieur de Bienville, founded the city in 1717. He was from Canada. He chose the spot.

Bienville's monument depicts him in a regal pose, his chin held high. Standing with his back to Bienville is Father Athanase, a Recollect monk. Slouched at Bienville's feet is a generic, nearly-nude Indian, listlessly holding a peace pipe.

New Orleans, Nov 2018, Photo 42

Bienville Monument

New Orleans, Nov 2018, Photo 96a

Bienville Monument

New Orleans, Nov 2018, Photo 98