Bust of Louis Laurenti - Menton

The Bust of Louis Laurenti is prominently placed on Place Ardoïno , directly in front of the Hôtel de Ville (Town Hall) of Menton.

The monument was erected in 1919 , shortly after his death. The bust was created by the Latvian sculptor Léopold Bernstamm , who settled in Menton in 1914. It stands on a plinth surrounded by greenery, serving as a focal point in the square-like development between Rue Honorine and the town hall. The monument illustrates Menton's Belle Époque ambitions under Laurenti's leadership.

Louis Laurenti (1841–1916) was mayor of Menton from 1885 to 1896 , and played a major role in the urban renewal of that period. He is described as an administrator and benefactor of the city , enhancing its prestige and infrastructure.

Willem Vandenameele