Monument aux morts de la résistance de Cormatin

The monument aux morts de la résistance of Cormatin is a war memorial located in the village of Cormatin in Burgundy, France, honoring local resistance efforts. The statue depicts a man with his left fist raised toward the sky, with a French flag pole positioned behind the figure, and the entire structure stands on a bridge spanning the Grosne River.

The memorial was erected after World War II to honor 13 local resistance members who were deported, executed, tortured, or killed in combat between 1940 and 1945. These names and stories form part of the broader French memory of occupation and the struggle against Nazi invasion.

The memorial displays the Cross of Lorraine, a powerful symbol of French resistance that visitors recognize today. This emblem connects the memory of local fighters to a wider movement that shaped the nation's identity.

The monument is located at the village exit on the road to Cluny, between the town center and Bois Dernier hamlet, making it easy to reach on foot. Being positioned on a bridge over the river creates a calm setting for reflection and remembrance.

The memorial contains an urn holding sand from the Battle of Bir Hakeim, a major battle involving French forces during the North African campaign. This artifact links the small village to a distant theater of war that shaped French military history.

Location: Cormatin

Location: Saône-et-Loire

Location: Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

GPS coordinates: 46.53607,4.68469

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:40