Cirque de Saint-Même

The Cirque de Saint-Même is a natural amphitheater located in the east end of the massif de la Chartreuse in the French departments of and the districts separated by the Guiers Vif, river through the natural circus.
Wikipedia
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  • Type: Cirque with an elevation of 1,224 metres
  • Description: natural Amphitheater in Savoie and Isère
  • Also known as: “Cirque de Saint-Meme”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Tournerie de Saint-Même and Église Saint-Pierre de Saint-Pierre-d’Entremont.

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Church
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is a church, which is situated 4 km northwest of Cirque de Saint-Même.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Tour Percée and Saint-Pierre-d’Entremont.

Locality
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The double arch, also named the Tour Isabelle arch, is a double natural arch, located in the Parc Naturel Régional de la Chartreuse, , France. is situated 2½ km south of Cirque de Saint-Même.

Village
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Saint-Pierre-d'Entremont is a commune in the department in the region in south-eastern . is situated 4 km northwest of Cirque de Saint-Même.

Village
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is a commune in the department in southeastern . is situated 5 km southeast of Cirque de Saint-Même.

Cirque de Saint-Même

Latitude
45.39122° or 45° 23′ 28″ north
Longitude
5.89146° or 5° 53′ 29″ east
Elevation
1,224 metres (4,016 feet)
Open location code
8FQ79VRR+FH
Geo­Names ID
11548458
Wiki­data ID
Q2974265
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Satellite Map

Discover Cirque de Saint-Même from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Chinese to French—“Cirque de Saint-Même” goes by many names.

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Saint-Même d’en Haut and Saint-Même.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Crête de la Forêt Fendue and Passage du Fourneau.

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