Croix des Fiancés, Memorial monument near Baraque Michel, Belgium.
The Croix des Fiancés stands as a stone cross on the High Fens plateau, marking the location where Marie Solheid lost her life in 1871.
On January 22, 1871, François Reiff and Marie Solheid perished in a snowstorm while traveling to collect documents for their upcoming marriage.
The monument represents a significant local story that illustrates the harsh living conditions and the determination of people in the Belgian Ardennes region.
Visitors can reach the monument through marked hiking trails in the Hautes Fagnes Nature Reserve, with parking available at Baraque Michel.
A note found in Marie's bodice, written by François before his death, contained the words: Marie has just died, and I will follow soon.
GPS coordinates: 50.51170,6.04440
Latest update: June 4, 2025 19:28
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