Mémorial Aux soldats Gardois morts pour la France, Guerre Algérie Maroc Tunisie, Aigremont - France
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N 43° 57.403 E 004° 06.017
31T E 588278 N 4867653
[FR]Mémorial A.F.N. Aux soldats Gardois morts pour la France en Algérie Maroc Tunisie 1952 - 1962 [EN] Mémorial A.F.N. To the soldiers Gardois died for France in Algeria Morocco Tunisia 1952 - 1962
Waymark Code: WMTR90
Location: Occitanie, France
Date Posted: 01/02/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Torgut
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[FR] Ce bâtiment a été conçu par l'architecte Guy Marchand de Aigues-Mortes et Érigé par l'Entreprise Pierre Ferretti de Nîmes.

Il y a 169 personnes inscrite sur le bâtiment.

La symbolique du bâtiment est :

- Le mur en pierres seches représente le département du Gard
- Le pilier le plus haut représente la France
- Le pilier le plus bas représente l'Afrique du Nord
- Le granit rouge symbolise la déchirure et le sang versé
- Le marbre bleu, la mer Méditerranée

[EN] This building was designed by the architect Guy Marchand of Aigues-Mortes and Erected by the Company Pierre Ferretti of Nîmes.

There are 169 people on the building.

The symbolism of the building is:

- The dry stone wall represents the department of Gard
- The highest pillar represents France
- The lowest pillar represents North Africa
- Red granite symbolizes tear and shed blood
- The blue marble, the Mediterranean Sea


Source : (visit link)
War: War Algérie Maroc Tunisie 1952 - 1962

Is it permanently accessible to the public?: yes

Is it necessary to pay a fee to gain access to the place?: no

Year of the memorial or monument: 1992

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