Jean Althen
Jean Althen is a memorial in Avignon, Vaucluse, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur. Jean Althen is situated near the scenic viewpoint Rochers des Domes Panoramic View, as well as near the park Jardin des doms.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights: Pont Saint-Bénézet and Avignon Cathedral.
Pont Saint-Bénézet
The Pont Saint-Bénézet, also known as the Pont d'Avignon, was a medieval bridge across the Rhône in the town of Avignon, in southern France. Only four arches survive. Pont Saint-Bénézet is situated 220 metres west of Jean Althen.Avignon Cathedral
Church
Avignon Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church located next to the Palais des Papes in Avignon, France. The cathedral is the seat of the Archbishop of Avignon. Avignon Cathedral is situated 200 metres south of Jean Althen.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Ile Piot and Villeneuve-lès-Avignon.
Villeneuve-lès-Avignon
Town
Villeneuve-lès-Avignon is a commune in the Gard department in southern France. It can also be spelled Villeneuve-lez-Avignon.
Quartier Saint-Chamand
Suburb
Quartier Saint-Chamand is a suburb, which is situated 3½ km southeast of Jean Althen.
Jean Althen
- Type: Memorial
- Description: monument in France
- Categories: monument, Armenian Genocide memorial, and historic site
- Location: Avignon, Arrondissement of Avignon, Vaucluse, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, France, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
43.95332° or 43° 57′ 12″ north
Longitude
4.80768° or 4° 48′ 28″ east
Wheelchair access
yes
Open location code
8FM6XR35+83
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
historic=memorial
Wikidata ID
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In Other Languages
From Armenian to French—“Jean Althen” goes by many names.
- Armenian: “Հայոց ցեղասպանության հուշատախտակ”
- French: “Statue Jean Althen”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Rochers des Domes Panoramic View and Vénus aux Hirondelles.
Nearby Places
Places to explore: Cadran solaire Analemmatique and Félix Gras.
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