Porte du soleil, Granite sculpture on A7 motorway in Savasse, France
The Porte du soleil stands as a monumental granite structure featuring a circular opening and a separate disc representing a solar mirror.
Artist Ivan Avoscan completed this public art installation in 1989, marking a period of increased artistic presence along French highways.
The sculpture represents a deliberate effort to transform standard highway rest areas into locations where travelers encounter contemporary art.
Located at coordinates 44.6000428, 4.7947774, the sculpture remains visible to motorists traveling on the A7 motorway near the Savasse rest area.
The pink granite material, sourced from Spain, required specific engineering considerations to ensure structural stability in an open-air highway environment.
Location: Savasse
Inception: 1989
Creator: Ivan Avoscan
Made from material: granite
GPS coordinates: 44.60004,4.79478
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:51
Palais des Bonbons et du Nougat
3.9 km
Château des Adhémar
5.6 km
Musée européen de l'aviation de chasse
5.1 km
Musée Européen de l'Aviation de Chasse
5.1 km
Villa Sestier
2.1 km
Nougat Le Chaudron d'Or
5.4 km
Hôtel de Chabrillan
5.6 km
Collégiale Sainte-Croix
5.8 km
Domaine de Serre de Parc
3.4 km
Église Saint-Marcel de Saint-Marcel-lès-Sauzet
1 km
Chapelle Saint-Michel, La Laupie
4.1 km
Église de Savasse
1.8 km
Badaboum Jeux Indoor
3.9 km
Musée d'Art conteporain Saint-Martin
5.4 km
Galerie d'arcades
5.8 km
Le Palace
5.6 km
Église Saint-Lambert de Sauzet
1.9 km
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Meysse
5.7 km
Église Saint-Martin de Montboucher-sur-Jabron
5.1 km
Église Saint-Régis de La Coucourde
5.7 km
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption de Savasse
1.1 km
Église Saint-Antoine de Derbières
4.6 km
Espace Chabrillan
5.5 km
La Petite Scène
5.6 km
Porte Saint-Martin
5.5 km
Tour de Narbonne
5.5 km
Chapelle Saint-Pierre de Montélimar
5.6 km
Temple de Sauzet
2.1 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes