Michel de Montaigne - Paul Landowski
Paris
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Situated right across from the Sorbonne, this statue of Michel de Montaigne sculpted by Paul Landowski is famous for its gleaming, well-worn right foot. It is deeply embedded in local student tradition to touch the statue's foot and say 'Salut Montaigne' in hopes of securing good luck before taking exams.
- Rub the statue's polished right foot for good luck
- Recite the traditional greeting 'Salut Montaigne' when touching the foot
- Find it situated directly across from the historic Sorbonne university
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