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Maternity (1979) - Jean-Marc Novel

  • Historic site and monument
  • Historic patrimony
  • Sculpture
HÔTEL DE VILLE, Place de l'Hôtel de ville, 74100 Annemasse
©Mairie d'Annemasse
Maternity is a creation by local artist Jean-Marc Novel. It is a monolithic
monolithic piece sculpted in patinated wood and set on a concrete base.

Rates

Rates

Free access.
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Openings

Openings

All year 2025 - Closed on saturday, on sunday

Location

Location

Maternity (1979) - Jean-Marc Novel
HÔTEL DE VILLE, Place de l'Hôtel de ville, 74100 Annemasse

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • French

Environment

Environment
  • In centre of town
  • Town location

Access

Access
  • Access during opening hours
    1st floor lobby
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