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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