Monument national à la Résistance et aux Maquis de France du Mont Mouchet, World War II resistance memorial in Auvers, France
The Monument national a la Resistance et aux Maquis de France du Mont Mouchet is a stone structure set high in a forested area, marked with symbols honoring those who fought. Next to it stands a museum displaying photographs, artifacts, and films that document what happened during the occupation and resistance.
The memorial marks a period in 1944 when armed resistance fighters clashed with occupation forces in this mountain region. These battles represented a turning point in the fight for liberation in the area.
The site draws visitors and former fighters who gather to remember those who resisted occupation in this remote area. These gatherings show how the memory of resistance remains alive in the minds of local people and travelers.
The site sits on a high plateau and is best explored on foot, with sturdy shoes recommended for the uneven ground. The museum next to the monument provides shelter if weather turns bad and contains the main information about the location.
At the base of the monument sits a tomb honoring an unknown resistance fighter, representing all those whose names were never recorded. This quiet tribute reminds visitors that many fought in the shadows of history.
Location: Auvers
GPS coordinates: 44.99694,3.40306
Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:40
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