Monument to the Flatters Mission
Monument to the Flatters Mission is a work of art in Paris, Île-de-France. Monument to the Flatters Mission is situated nearby to Le Petit Train, as well as near the garden Roseraie.- Type: Work of art
- Artwork type: sculpture
- Description: monument in Paris, France
- Also known as: “Monument à la Mission Flatters”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Cité Universitaire station and Catacombs of Paris.
Cité Universitaire station
Railway station
Photo: Geralix, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Cité Universitaire station is a station on RER B of Île-de-France's express suburban rail system, the Réseau Express Régional. It is situated in the 14th arrondissement of Paris. Cité Universitaire station is situated 240 metres southeast of Monument to the Flatters Mission.
Catacombs of Paris
Museum
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The Catacombs of Paris are underground ossuaries in Paris, France, which hold the remains of more than six million people. Built to consolidate Paris's ancient stone quarries, they extend south from the Barrière d'Enfer former city gate. Catacombs of Paris is situated 1¼ km north of Monument to the Flatters Mission.
Paris Observatory
University
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The Paris Observatory, a research institution of the Paris Sciences et Lettres University, is the foremost astronomical observatory of France, one of the largest astronomical centres in the world, and the world’s oldest observatory still in operation. Paris Observatory is situated 1½ km north of Monument to the Flatters Mission.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Floral City and Porte de Gentilly.
Floral City
Neighborhood
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The Floral City is a residential area located in the 13th arrondissement of Paris, France. It forms a triangular area with individual houses. Each of the houses within the neighbourhood has its own flower garden, the streets are paved with cobblestones and are named after flowers.
Porte d’Orléans
Locality
The Porte d'Orléans is one of 17 portes in the Thiers wall, a defensive wall constructed in the mid-nineteenth century to protect Paris. The wall was demolished after the First World War, creating an open space that was subsequently built up.
Monument to the Flatters Mission
- Categories: monument and tourism
- Location: Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
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Latitude
48.82261° or 48° 49′ 21″ northLongitude
2.33769° or 2° 20′ 16″ eastOpen location code
8FW4R8FQ+23OpenStreetMap ID
way 79805328OpenStreetMap feature
tourism=artworkOpenStreetMap attribute
artwork_type=sculptureWikidata ID
Q23418752
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In Other Languages
“Monument to the Flatters Mission” goes by many names.
- French: “Monument à la mission Flatters”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Le Petit Train and Roseraie.
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