Le Héron Cendré de l'A10 - Dambron, Centre, France
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Chickilim
N 48° 06.565 E 001° 51.000
31U E 414397 N 5329101
[E] This sculpture is located on a rest area of the A10 in the direction North -> South in Centre, France [F] Cette sculpture se trouve sur une aire de repos de l'Autoroute A10 dans la direction Nord -> Sud.
Waymark Code: WMN0V5
Location: Centre-Val-de-Loire, France
Date Posted: 12/04/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
Views: 8

[E] This sculpture is a tribute to the biggest bird that lives in Centre, France. Made in 1978 by Georges Saulterre it measures 8.50 meters high and weighs 3.5 tons!
If you are driving to Orleans, take the time to take a short break here.
This rest area is not accessible if you are driving to Paris.

To learn more about the grey heron:
(visit link)

To learn more about George Saulterre to whom we owe "Arrows Cathedrals" visible from the highway at north of the exit Dourdan (N48°36.248 - E02°04.509):
(visit link)


[F] Cette sculpture est un hommage au plus grand oiseau qui vie en Région Centre. Réalisée en 1978 par Georges Saulterre elle mesure 8,50 mètres de haut et pèse 3,5 tonnes !
Si vous roulez vers Orléans, prenez le temps de faire une courte pause ici.
Cette aire de repos n'est pas accessible si vous roulez vers Paris.

Pour en savoir plus sur le héron cendré : (visit link)

Pour en savoir plus sur Georges Saulterre à qui l’on doit «Les flèches des Cathédrales» visibles depuis l’autoroute au Nord de la sortie Dourdan (N48°36.248 – E02°04.509)
(visit link)
Price of Admission: 0.00 (listed in local currency)

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