Distance: 2.8 km
Duration (average) : 01h
Departure: Crossroads of the spur
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Angoulême
1
The Nickel Feet
Pellos / 1999
Drawn in trompe l'oeil in two windows appear Ribouldingue, Filochard and Croquignol. Imagined in 1908 by FORTON, the three characters forming the Pieds Nickelés band will be taken up by several designers including PELLOS from 1948 to 1981.
Drawn in trompe l'oeil in two windows appear Ribouldingue, Filochard and Croquignol. Imagined in 1908 by FORTON, the three characters forming the Pieds Nickelés band will be taken up by several designers including PELLOS from 1948 to 1981.
2
With time
Francois Schuitten
It is the first painted wall made in Angoulême in 1998 and the only work inspired by the industrial papermaking past of Angoulême. "Avec le temps" revisits a famous advertising poster 'I only smoke Le Nil'.
It is the first painted wall made in Angoulême in 1998 and the only work inspired by the industrial papermaking past of Angoulême. "Avec le temps" revisits a famous advertising poster 'I only smoke Le Nil'.
3
The world of René GOSCINNY
This is the 25th wall painted in the city, and the first representing an author (at the corner of rue Goscinny and rue Jules Michelet). Directed by MOON and the author CATEL, at the request of Anne Goscinny, this monumental work of 196m2 honors René Goscinny by showing him in his studio surrounded by his most famous creations: Asterix, Lucky Luke, Iznogoud and the Little Nicholas.
4
Blake and Mortimer
André JULLIARD, after Edgar P. JACOBS
These two mounted canvases represent the heroes of the Belgian author Edgar P. JACOBS.
on the left, P. BLACK , member of the M15 and on the right his friend Philip Edgar Argus MORTIMER, professor of nuclear physics.
These two mounted canvases represent the heroes of the Belgian author Edgar P. JACOBS.
on the left, P. BLACK , member of the M15 and on the right his friend Philip Edgar Argus MORTIMER, professor of nuclear physics.
5
The Archivist
Francois Schuiten
It's not quite a painted wall, but 1 million holes on stainless steel plates reproduce a drawing by François Schuiten on 2.000m2 of facade.
The tower of the departmental archives is transformed thanks to François Schuiten, Belgian cartoonist of comics.
Indeed, 1000 stainless steel plates form an image that is related to the mission housed in the monument, namely: the departmental archives.
It represents Franz KAFKA under a mountain of books.
It's not quite a painted wall, but 1 million holes on stainless steel plates reproduce a drawing by François Schuiten on 2.000m2 of facade.
The tower of the departmental archives is transformed thanks to François Schuiten, Belgian cartoonist of comics.
Indeed, 1000 stainless steel plates form an image that is related to the mission housed in the monument, namely: the departmental archives.
It represents Franz KAFKA under a mountain of books.
6
Lucien, Peyo and the station
The giant statue of Lucien, a famous rocker created by MARGERIN, stands on the roof of the station. Also find the Smurfs on the risers of the stairs leading to the platforms.
The hall houses the representations of characters.
The hall houses the representations of characters.
7
The obelisk and the menhir
It was the René-Goscinny Institute that initiated its creation.
This comic book obelisk, created to pay homage to René Goscinny, screenwriter of Asterix, was erected on the forecourt of Angoulême station.
The monument weighs 7 tons and is 4,5 meters high. It contains cult replicas of the Asterix albums.
There are a total of 82 quotes taken from the scriptwriter's works, including Asterix, Lucky Luke, Iznogoud, Le Petit Nicolas, Les Dingodossiers...
Some of these formulas are familiar to us:
"These Romans are crazy", "Being afraid that the sky will fall on our heads", "Shooting faster than your shadow"...
Joined in 2021 by the menhir erected in tribute to the designer UDERZO, co-author of the adventures of the little Gaul.
This comic book obelisk, created to pay homage to René Goscinny, screenwriter of Asterix, was erected on the forecourt of Angoulême station.
The monument weighs 7 tons and is 4,5 meters high. It contains cult replicas of the Asterix albums.
There are a total of 82 quotes taken from the scriptwriter's works, including Asterix, Lucky Luke, Iznogoud, Le Petit Nicolas, Les Dingodossiers...
Some of these formulas are familiar to us:
"These Romans are crazy", "Being afraid that the sky will fall on our heads", "Shooting faster than your shadow"...
Joined in 2021 by the menhir erected in tribute to the designer UDERZO, co-author of the adventures of the little Gaul.
8
The Extraordinary Garden
Florence CESTAC / 2001
This large colorful fresco immerses us in the hectic daily life of funny little animals with big noses created by Florence CESTAC.
This exuberant garden made of giant bamboo is located on the wall of the Foyer des Jeunes Travailleurs
This large colorful fresco immerses us in the hectic daily life of funny little animals with big noses created by Florence CESTAC.
This exuberant garden made of giant bamboo is located on the wall of the Foyer des Jeunes Travailleurs
9
New York on Charente
Nicolas De Crecy / 1999
This dreamlike trompe l'oeil of 260 m2 inspired by "New York sur Loire" reminds us that the first name of New York was New Angoulême.
This dreamlike trompe l'oeil of 260 m2 inspired by "New York sur Loire" reminds us that the first name of New York was New Angoulême.
10
1st RIMA rooted in its city
The 26th painted wall of Angoulême with the image of the 1st Marine Infantry Regiment of Angoulême was inaugurated in November 2020. The wall located rue du tunnel is visible from boulevard de la République. This fresco composed of key elements in the history of the regiment is signed by Fawzi Baghdadli of the Atelier du Marquis. In partnership with the 1st RIMA, the Town Hall of Angoulême has entrusted the construction of the work to Cité Création.
11
A Saturday in Malakoff
Frank Margerin / 2000
The original wall has become a pavilion, symbol of a time when life was good in working-class suburbs... The hero, Lucien, contrasts with his black jacket, his banana hairstyle and his motorbike.
The original wall has become a pavilion, symbol of a time when life was good in working-class suburbs... The hero, Lucien, contrasts with his black jacket, his banana hairstyle and his motorbike.
12
Lucky Luke, The Daltons and Jolly Jumper
Morris / 2001
The morphology of the brick and stone wall and its many bricked-up windows offer an ideal setting to stage the 4 DALTON brothers, Lucky LUKE and his faithful horse Jolly Jumper.
The morphology of the brick and stone wall and its many bricked-up windows offer an ideal setting to stage the 4 DALTON brothers, Lucky LUKE and his faithful horse Jolly Jumper.
13
Dirty brats
Berlion and Corbeyran / 2003
In front of us a gang of kids appears at the corner of a street in Lyon in the 60s. The kids seem surprised to see us, as if caught in the act.
In front of us a gang of kids appears at the corner of a street in Lyon in the 60s. The kids seem surprised to see us, as if caught in the act.