List of Places Named For Charles de Gaulle

List Of Places Named For Charles De Gaulle

Many streets and public buildings in France bear the name of Charles de Gaulle. They include:

  • Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport
  • Charles de Gaulle, an aircraft carrier
  • Charles de Gaulle-Étoile, the name of the large plaza around the Arc de Triomphe in Paris

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