Carrière des Fusillés

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Carrière des Fusillés, War memorial in Châteaubriant, France

The Carrière des Fusillés features commemorative stones and a central monument within a former quarry surrounded by natural vegetation and walking paths.

On October 22, 1941, German forces executed 27 prisoners at this location, including 17-year-old Guy Môquet, as retaliation for resistance activities in Nantes.

The memorial serves as an educational center where visitors learn about French Resistance movements through documents, photographs, and personal accounts of wartime events.

The memorial grounds remain open throughout the year, with free guided tours available on Friday mornings during school holidays for groups and individuals.

Each executed prisoner has an individual commemorative stone along the memorial path, marking their final steps while singing the national anthem before their death.

Location: Châteaubriant

Creator: Antoine Rohal

GPS coordinates: 47.72430,-1.34777

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:43

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