Arc de Triomphe - Peyrou - Montpellier, France
Posted by: 
Chris777
N 43° 36.670 E 003° 52.338
31T E 570391 N 4829057
[FR] Arc de Triomphe dédié à la gloire de Louis XIV, à Montpellier.
[ENG] "Arc de Triomphe" dedicated to the glory of Louis XIV, in Montpellier.
Waymark Code: WM4H14
Location: France
Date Posted: 08/24/2008
Views: 47
[FR] L'arc de triomphe est elevé à la fin du XVIIe siècle à l'emplacement d'une des anciennes portes des remparts médiévaux. Edifié à la gloire de Louis XIV, il est orné de médaillons célébrant les actes qui marquent son règne (des vicoires militaires, le lancement du chantier du canal du Midi ou encore la révocation de l'Edit de Nantes).
[ENG] The Arch of Triumph was built in the late 17th century on the spot where an ancient door of the medieval ramparts once stood. Erected to the glory of Louis XIV, the Arch is adorned with medallions celebrating the highlights of the monarch's reign (military victories, inauguration of the Canal du Midi worksite or the revocation of the Edict of Nantes).
Type: Gateway
Subtype: Memorial
Location: Montpellier
|
Visit Instructions:
To help give a different perspective and to better this waymark listing for future visitors please tell us about your visit and upload a favorite photograph you took of the arch. Although visiting this waymark in person is the only thing required of you to receive credit for your visit, taking the time to add this information is greatly appreciated.