In 1903, the statue of Vercingetorix is installed on the Jaude square, to commemorate the victory of the young Gallic chief of Caesar in 52 BC The project dates back to the 1870s, as evidenced by the models in the museum Roger Quilliot of art. This bronze equestrian statue is perched on a high pedestal. Vercingetorix draws his sword on a rearing horse, a Roman soldier dead at his feet. The dynamism of the group is talented. The inauguration presided over by the President of Emile Combes council was triumphant. Vercingetorix is one of the mascots of the city. The program of guided tours of the Tourist Office.

This statue is the subject of a classification as historical monuments since 19 May 1994. Its pedestal has the words:

West side:
"At VERCINGETORIX"

side:
"THE HERO GERGOVIE"

South side:
"I have taken up arms for the freedom of all"