Artcheval - Saumur, France
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Chickilim
N 47° 19.446 W 000° 02.079
30T E 724067 N 5245445
[F] Cette sculpture de cheval symbolise la ville de Saumur, capitale de l'équitation en France. [E] This horse sculpture symbolizes the city of Saumur, capital of horse riding in France.
Waymark Code: WMXW2D
Location: Pays de la Loire, France
Date Posted: 03/05/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
Views: 3

[F] Installée en 1999, ce cheval de 12 mètres de haut construit en tubes d'acier soudés est visible aux coordonnées mais également depuis l'autoroute qui dessert la ville. Saumur abrite la prestigieuse école d'équitation du Cadre Noir. Internationalement reconnue, elle perpétue l'équitation de tradition Française.

[E] Installed in 1999, this 12 meter high horse built in welded steel tubes is visible at the coordinates but also from the highway that serves the city. Saumur is home to the prestigious Cadre Noir riding school. Internationally recognized, it perpetuates French tradition riding.

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Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Artcheval

Figure Type: Animal

Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Christian RENONCIAT

Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 1999

Materials used: Welded steel tubes

Location: Not listed

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