Les Fusillés lillois

Les Fusillés lillois is a stone memorial located at Square Daubenton depicting the final moments of five people facing execution. The sculpted group stands against a wall, accompanied by informational panels that explain the wartime context.

In September 1915, German authorities carried out an execution affecting five resistance members: four leaders and an 18-year-old student. These individuals had gathered military intelligence and helped Allied soldiers escape to safety.

The memorial honors five individuals who resisted German occupation, with their names carved into the stone structure for visitors to read. The sculpted figures represent the courage of ordinary people who stood against oppression.

The memorial stands in a public square and is freely accessible during daylight hours. The inscriptions are easy to read, and the panels provide helpful context for understanding the site.

The original memorial was destroyed by German forces in 1940, but was rebuilt in 1960 based on the initial designs. Germaine Oury-Desruelles oversaw this reconstruction, creating a lasting symbol of remembrance.

Location: Lille

Inception: 1929

Creator: Félix-Alexandre Desruelles

Made from material: stone

GPS coordinates: 50.63770,3.05167

Latest update: January 18, 2026 09:51