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The monument in the centre of the Place d'Armes honours the founder of Montreal, Paul de Chomedey, Sieur de Maisonneuve (1612-76). A masterpiece by Louis-Philippe Hébert, the sculpture was commissioned to celebrate the city's 250th anniversary in 1892. Maisonneuve is depicted brandishing the standard of France, while grouped below him are some prominent figures of Montreal's history. The monument bears this inscription (in translation): "You are the grain of mustard seed which will germinate, grow and multiply all over this country".
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Things to see and donearby
- The Green Guide3 m - Place d'Armes, Montréal H2Y 1K9
- The Green Guide27 m - Montréal
- The Green Guide29 m - 507 place d'Armes, Montréal
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- From CA$180Hotel Place D'ArmesMICHELIN Guide72 m - 55 St-Jacques Street West, Montreal H2Y 3X2
- From CA$144Embassy Suites by Hilton - Montreal179 m - 208 Saint Antoine Ouest, Montreal H2Y 0A6
- From CA$200Saint-Sulpice Montréal181 m - 414 rue St Sulpice, Montreal H2Y 2V5
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