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Things to do in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France: The Best Monuments & Statues
Discover the best top things to do in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France including Trophee d'Auguste, Tour Brune, Tour de Sanary, Notre Dame d‘Afrique, Mini Statue de la Liberte, Bateau sculpture, Obelisque d'Arles, Arc de Triomphe, Tour des Morgues, Monument aux Morts.
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1. Trophee d'Auguste
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 262 reviews
The Alpes Trophy, the only remaining example of such triumphal architecture, was erected in the 1st century BC to honour Augustus Caesar’s victories against the tribes of the Alpes. This structure has been restored thanks to an American patron and it towers above the old Via Julia Augusta and the whole of the French Riviera from Esterel to the Italian coast. The monument features an exhibition of engravings, plaster cars, models, a video display and panoramic view. Open: > 19th May to 20th September: from 9.30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. > 21st September to 18th May: from 10 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. and from 2.30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Last admission 30 minutes before closing time. Closed: > Mondays. > 1st January, 1st May, 1st November, 11th November and 25th December. Admission fees: Adults : 5,50 €; Concessions (18 to 25) = 4 €; Free admission: minors under 18*; Free admission: 18-25 years old* (citizens of one of the 27 countries of the EU or are non-European permanent residents of France) * excluding school groups
Reviewed By scotthS3053ND - Danvers, United States
I love to visit monuments and ruins when on vacation- so I convinced the family to stop in to see the Trophiee d'Auguste. First of all, Turbie is a wonderful village perched atop a mountain overlooking Monaco and the Mediterranean, secondly, the monument is very interesting (you can climb to the top) and third, there is an excellent museum that traces the history of the monument as well as the history of the reconstruction that was done. All in all, this was an excellent side trip during a great day on the Cote d'Azur.
2. Tour Brune
3. Tour de Sanary
4. Notre Dame d‘Afrique
5. Mini Statue de la Liberte
6. Bateau sculpture
7. Obelisque d'Arles
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By 750dimitrisl - Sydney, Australia
Obelisque d'Arles lies in what used to be in Roman times the Circus. That was a huge arena over which huge events, like games would take place. Today the arena is gone, as housing and other things lie on it. The obelisk was erected during the time of the Roman emperor Constantine II, the son of Constantine the Great. He ruled around the year 340. The location of the obelisk is the Place de la République, in front of the local town hall. It is a lovely sight and worth stopping by for a few minutes.
8. Arc de Triomphe
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 829 reviews
Reviewed By Susan7 - Saint John, Canada
This is a lovely monument. You can get right up to it and touch it. Some restoration/conservation has been done so you can appreciate the scale and the detail of the arch. There is parking on the opposite side of the road and crosswalks. There is enough space around the monument that you can observe it from all angles. We were the only ones there.
