Monument aux morts de la guerre de 1870-1871

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Monument aux morts de la guerre de 1870-1871

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Monument aux morts de la guerre de 1870-1871, War memorial in rue des Juifs, Chartres, France.

The monument features a bronze statue of a Mobile Guard soldier standing on a stone pedestal, positioned in a shooting stance.

This memorial, unveiled in October 1912, commemorates the French soldiers who perished during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871.

Sculptor Aristide Croisy designed this work featuring a Mobile Guard, a symbolic figure of the French armed forces of that period.

The monument stands near Place Gambetta, easily reached from Chartres city center using public transportation.

The memorial received historical monument status in 2012, ensuring its permanent protection and preservation for future generations.

Location: Chartres

GPS coordinates: 48.44763,1.48437

Latest update: March 7, 2025 05:47

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