Calvaire des marins - Saint-Valery-sur-Somme, France
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N 50° 11.160 E 001° 38.313
31U E 402807 N 5560198
[EN] The Calvaire des Mariners, located in the Courtgain district, recalls the maritime past of Saint-Valery-sur-Somme.
[FR] Le Calvaire des marins, situé dans le quartier du Courtgain rappelle le passé maritime de Saint-Valery-sur-Somme.
Waymark Code: WM13KQ4
Location: Hauts-de-France, France
Date Posted: 01/02/2021
Views: 4
"The Calvary of the Sailors, located in the Courtgain district, recalls the maritime past of Saint Valéry sur Somme.
Facing the sea, it offers a beautiful panorama over the Bay of Somme.
The wrought-iron cross, sculpted in 1851, was restored in 1990. The women and children of Courtgain, the district of fishing sailors, came to Calvary to watch for the return of the boats. "
Sources : The Calvary
"Le calvaire des marins, situé dans le quartier du Courtgain, rappelle le passé maritime de Saint Valéry sur Somme.
Orienté face à la mer, il offre un beau panorama sur la baie de Somme.
La croix en fer forgé, sculptée en 1851, a été restaurée en 1990. Les femmes et les enfants du Courtgain, quartier des marins pécheurs, venaient au calvaire guetter le retour des bateaux."
Sources : Le Calvaire
Relevent website: [Web Link]
List if there are any visiting hours: 7/7 24/24
Entrance fees (if any): Fee
Date dedicated: 01/01/1851
Sponsor(s): City of Saint-Valery-sur-Somme
Parking coordinates: Not Listed
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