Meyzieu, France, Armenian Genocide Monument and Avenue of April 24, 1915
| Subject: | The victims of the 1915 Armenian Genocide. (view image) |
| Type of Memorial: | Inscription, Monumental Sculpture, Path |
| Sponsor(s): | Official administrative sponsor: Jean Poperen (PS), Mayor of Meyzieu & Former Minister |
| Architect/Designer/Artist: | Rafi Bedrossian |
| Placement: | Freestanding sculptural work along the road, 'rue du 24 avril 1915', within the roundabout. |
| Physical Setting: | In the urban fabric. |
| Tourist Amenities: | Yes |
| Map Designation: | Rue du 24 avril 1915 |
| Physical Condition: | Very well preserved. |
| Location: | Rue 24 avril 1915 Meyzieu, 69330 France |
| Construction Completed: | 2000 |
| Dedication Date: | April 25, 1999 (placement of cornerstone) |
| Opening Date: | April 24, 2000 |
| History of Ownership: | Owned by the city of Meyzieu. |
| Commemorative Activities: | Dedication and placement of cornerstone by Mayor Michel Tribet. |
| Notable Visitors: | Former Mayor of Meyzieu, Jean Popere, and serving Mayor of Meyzieu, Michel Tribet. |
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