Paris Police Memorial - Paris, France
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Metro2
N 48° 50.256 E 002° 19.695
31U E 450707 N 5409620
Quick Description: This Memorial is located in Montparnesse Cemetery.
Location: Île-de-France, France
Date Posted: 11/7/2011 1:28:35 PM
Waymark Code: WMD1XM
Published By: Groundspeak Charter Member GEO*Trailblazer 1
Views: 6

Long Description:
The large Memorial in Montparnesse Cemetery has a vertical flat block against a horizontal block that resembles a crypt.
The engraving reads:
"AUX AGENTS DE LA POLICE MUNICIPALE MORTS VICTIMS DE LEUR DEVOUEMENT LA VILLE DE PARIS" which essentially means To the Police officers who died in their service and dedication to the city of Paris". A sword is depicted with a vine growing around it and the names of the fallen on either side of it.
List if there are any visiting hours:
8 am- 6 pm


Entrance fees (if it applies):
None


Type of memorial: Monument

Website pertaining to the memorial: Not listed

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Metro2 visited Paris Police Memorial  -  Paris, France 10/18/2011 Metro2 visited it