Monument aux morts de l'Armée d'Orient et des terres lointaines
Monument aux morts de l'Armée d'Orient et des terres lointaines, War memorial on Corniche Kennedy, Marseille, France
The monument features a large arch with a bronze figure at its center, complemented by statues representing army personnel and symbolic wings.
Architect Gaston Castel designed this memorial, which was inaugurated on April 24, 1927, by President Gaston Doumergue to honor World War I soldiers.
The structure incorporates military campaign names from World War I on both sides of the arch, serving as a permanent record of French military efforts.
Located at 60 Corniche JFK in Marseille's 7th district, the monument underwent complete restoration in 2020 with improved lighting and structural reinforcements.
A monumental staircase descends from the memorial toward the Mediterranean Sea, while the arch displays a crescent and star with palm motifs.
Location: 7th arrondissement of Marseille
Inception: April 24, 1927
Creator: Gaston Castel, Antoine Sartorio
GPS coordinates: 43.28601,5.35048
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:45
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