Foix War memorial
Foix War memorial is a memorial in Foix, Ariège, Occitanie. Foix War memorial is situated nearby to Tourism office, as well as near the park La Passéjade.| Tap on a place to explore it |
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- Type: Memorial
- Description: sculpture by Henri Proszynski
- Also known as: “monument Résistance et Déportation”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Château de Foix and Halle aux grains (Foix).
Château de Foix
Museum
Photo: Ignis, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Château de Foix is a castle which dominates the town of Foix in the French département of Ariège. An important tourist site, it is known as a centre of the Cathars. It has been listed since 1840 as a monument historique by the French Ministry of Culture. Château de Foix is situated 280 metres northwest of Foix War memorial.
Halle aux grains (Foix)
Marketplace
Photo: Isiwal, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Halle aux grains (Foix) is a marketplace.
Saint-Volusien, Foix
Church
Photo: Elliesram13, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Church of Saint-Volusien is an abbatial church in Foix, Ariège in southwestern France. It already existed in the 12th century and was re-built and renovated several times. Saint-Volusien, Foix is situated 310 metres north of Foix War memorial.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Foix and Vernajoul.
Foix
Town
Photo: BastienM, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Foix is a medieval town at the foot of the Pyrenees in Ariège. It is surrounded by its castle which dominates the town. Perched on its rock, you cannot miss seeing it and, if you have a little time, visiting it.
Vernajoul
Village
Photo: HelenePETIT, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Vernajoul is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.
Montgailhard
Village
Photo: Selmoval, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Montgailhard is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France. Montgailhard is situated 4 km southeast of Foix War memorial.
Foix War memorial
- Categories: war memorial, sculpture, and historic site
- Location: Foix, Arrondissement of Foix, Ariège, Occitanie, France, Europe
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Latitude
42.96415° or 42° 57′ 51″ northLongitude
1.60746° or 1° 36′ 27″ eastOpen location code
8FJ3XJ74+MXOpenStreetMap ID
node 10581678280OpenStreetMap feature
historic=memorialWikidata ID
Q107300418
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In Other Languages
“Foix War memorial” goes by many names.
- French: “Monument aux morts de Foix”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Tourism office and La Passéjade.
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