Bayeux in Calvados, Normandy, France — Western Europe
Mémorial de l'arrivée du général de Gaulle à Bayeux
Memorial to the arrival of General de Gaulle in Bayeux
Photographed By Kevin W., July 3, 2015
1. Mémorial de l'arrivée du général de Gaulle à Bayeux Marker
Erected 1946.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
Location. 49° 16.948′ N, 0° 43.151′ W. Marker is in Bayeux, Normandie (Normandy), in Calvados. Memorial is on Rond-Point Vaucelles (Route D613), in the median. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bayeux, Normandie 14400, France. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Birthplace of Alain, Jean and Guillaume Chartier (approx. 0.9 kilometers away); L'Esplanade Flachat (approx. 1.3 kilometers away); Le Doyen du Chapitre (approx. 1.4 kilometers away); 50th Northumbrian Division Memorial (approx. 1.4 kilometers away); Le palais Episcopal (approx. 1.4 kilometers away); Les Abords du Chevet de la Cathédrale (approx. 1.4 kilometers away); Un édifice du Xe siècle (approx. 1.4 kilometers away); Le Rempart Gallo-Roman (approx. 1.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bayeux.
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Photographed By Kevin W., July 3, 2015
2. Mémorial de l'arrivée du général de Gaulle à Bayeux Marker
Photographed By Kevin W., July 3, 2015
3. Mémorial de l'arrivée du général de Gaulle à Bayeux Marker
Photographed By Kevin W., July 3, 2015
4. Centerpiece of the memorial
This work, by Raoul Lamourdedieu, is titled:
L'arrivée du général de Gaulle à Bayeux le 14 juin 1944
The ornate post immediately in front of the camera was intended as an eternal flame, but it was not lit when this photograph was taken.
The ornate post immediately in front of the camera was intended as an eternal flame, but it was not lit when this photograph was taken.
Photographed By Kevin W., July 3, 2015
5. Memorial architects listed on the marker.
Arretché et Carpentier architectes conseil
Credits. This page was last revised on September 10, 2018. It was originally submitted on September 28, 2015, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 287 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 28, 2015, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.
