Fleuves de France (2024), a new site-specific installation by Pablo Reinoso, is now unveiled at the Elysee Palace in Paris.
Inaugurated on July 24th, 2024 by French President Emmanuel Macron, this sculpture was completed for the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games. Installed on either side of the Palace’s entrance steps, Fleuves de France features two sculpted ramps with gentle inclines, flanked by the artist’s distinctive steel curves that function as both handrails and supports, offering visitors an enhanced and accessible entryway to the Élysée Palace.
The artwork was specifically designed to enhance accessibility for people with reduced mobility, their companions, and anyone facing mobility challenges. With a gentle and gradual slope, the ramps are crafted for easy navigation, ensuring smooth and effortless access to the Palais for all visitors. As the Paralympic Games approach, this installation stands as a powerful symbol of the Palais de l’Élysée’s dedication to improving accessibility, offering a generous and welcoming entrance for everyone.