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LocationFrance
Poitou-Charentes
Chalandray
Campsite Du Bois de St. Hilaire, Route de la Gare
Distance (S) from Greenwich
WGS84 lat/long46.668730, 0.000070
TypeSign on post(s)
Marking date2003
AccessRestricted
Greenwich Meridian Marker; France; Poitou-Charentes; Chalandray
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03 Jun 2013
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16 Jun 2011

Additional picture credits
Christopher Baker (16 Jun 2011).

A circular woodland walk at the campsite crosses the Meridian twice. The Meridian was marked with similar signs on the north side of the path at both locations with the help of one of the guests and a hand held gps.

Campsite