Monument aux morts, War memorial in Préfailles, France
The stone memorial features engraved names of fallen soldiers and symbolic statues within a small park setting near the Atlantic coast.
The memorial stands as part of the 36,000 monuments erected across France between 1919 and 1926 to honor World War I casualties.
Local residents gather at the memorial for annual ceremonies, maintaining a tradition of remembrance for those who served in both World Wars.
Visitors can access the memorial throughout the year, with commemorative ceremonies taking place on national remembrance days in Préfailles.
This memorial represents one of the thousands of local monuments that collectively form France's nationwide network of remembrance locations.
Location: Préfailles
Address: 85 Rte de la Pointe Saint-Gildas, 44770 Préfailles, France 44770 Préfailles
GPS coordinates: 47.13212,-2.23056
Latest update: March 7, 2025 02:15
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