Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Draguignan, France

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Tour Facts

Number of sights 5 sights
Distance 3.2 km
Ascend 17 m
Descend 29 m

Experience Draguignan in France in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Sight 1: Chapelle du mémorial

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Chapelle du mémorial

Rhone American Cemetery and Memorial is a Second World War American military war grave cemetery, located within the city of Draguignan, 42 km (26 mi) north of Saint-Tropez, in Southern France. The cemetery, named for the Rhone river where most of those interred fought and died, was dedicated in 1956, and contains 858 American war dead and covers 12.5 acres (5.1 ha). It is administered by the American Battle Monuments Commission.

Wikipedia: Rhone American Cemetery and Memorial (EN)

1009 meters / 12 minutes

Sight 2: Stèle Clémenceau

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Stèle Clémenceau

Georges Benjamin Clemenceau was a French statesman who served as Prime Minister of France from 1906 to 1909 and again from 1917 until 1920. A physician turned journalist, he played a central role in the politics of the Third Republic, particularly amid the end of the First World War. He was a key figure of the Independent Radicals, advocating for the separation of church and state, as well as the amnesty of the Communards exiled to New Caledonia.

Wikipedia: Georges Clemenceau (EN)

529 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 3: Parc Haussmann

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774 meters / 9 minutes

Sight 4: Mémorial aux victimes de l'Inondation du 15 juin 2010

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The 2010 Var floods were the result of heavy rainfall in southern France that caused severe floods in the department of the Var in the evening of 15 June 2010. As well as generalized flooding, there were also flash floods. Meteorologists say the floods are the worst in the region since 1827, with more than 400 mm (16 in) of rain falling in less than 24 hours. At least 25 people were killed. The worst hit municipalities were Les Arcs, Figanières, Roquebrune-sur-Argens, Trans-en-Provence, and the subprefecture of Draguignan.

Wikipedia: 2010 Var floods (EN)

849 meters / 10 minutes

Sight 5: Chapelle Saint-Hermentaire

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The Chapel of Saint-Hermantaire is a chapel located at 744 chemin de Saint-Hermentaire in Draguignan in the Var department. It depends on the parish of Draguignan in the diocese of Fréjus-Toulon.

Wikipedia: Chapelle Saint-Hermentaire (FR)

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