Monument aux 50 Otages, World War II memorial in city center of Nantes, France.
The Monument aux Cinquante Otages stands 13.5 meters tall, featuring five copper-covered monumental lances and allegorical sculptures representing the French Resistance.
German forces executed fifty hostages between October 20-22, 1941, in retaliation for the assassination of Nazi commander Karl Hotz by resistance fighters.
The memorial, inaugurated on October 22, 1952, serves as a gathering place for annual commemorative ceremonies honoring the resistance members and victims.
Located on Place Henri IV near the Loire River, the memorial includes accessible pathways and stairs for visitors to observe the monument from different angles.
The monument combines modernist geometric forms with symbolic elements, including copper-covered lances and sculptural figures designed by Marcel Fradin and Jean Mazuet.
Location: Nantes
Creator: Jean Mazuet
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
GPS coordinates: 47.22053,-1.55453
Latest update: September 9, 2025 09:18
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