Lorraine American Cemetery and Memorial

Lorraine American Cemetery is a war grave site in Saint-Avold holding about 10,481 graves of Second World War soldiers arranged across nine sections. The grounds stretch across a large area with rows of white crosses and Stars of David laid out in systematic patterns.

The site was established in 1944 to receive soldiers who fell fighting German forces pushing toward the Siegfried Line. Many of the buried died during the advance through Lorraine in 1944 and 1945.

The memorial displays ceramic operation maps, national flags, and a statue of Saint Nabor, a persecuted Roman soldier watching over the burial grounds. These elements remind visitors of the site's international meaning and connect ancient and modern history.

The cemetery lies north of Saint-Avold and is open daily to visitors with paths for walking and areas for reflection. There are markers on site to help you explore the different sections and the memorial building.

A wall displays names of hundreds missing soldiers who were never found, and some names carry small symbols showing identifications made through ongoing research. These markings reveal that identification work continues even today.

Location: Saint-Avold

Inception: 1944

Official opening: 1960

Opening Hours: 9:00-17:00

Phone: +33387920732

Website: https://abmc.gov/cemeteries-memorials/europe/lorraine-american-cemetery#.WjEJFUojSUn

GPS coordinates: 49.12194,6.71750

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:58