Mémorial des maquis de l'Ain et de la Résistance, War memorial in Val d'Enfer, Cerdon, France
The memorial features a 17-meter-tall statue emerging from rock, representing France breaking free from chains, dominating the Ain Valley landscape.
In 1951, the memorial was established to honor 700 resistance fighters from Ain and Haut-Jura who lost their lives during World War II.
The monument, designed by sculptor Charles Machet, includes verses from French poet Aragon engraved on its western side.
The memorial site includes a military cemetery with 89 graves, free parking facilities, and remains open for visits throughout the year.
The monument stands at the exact location where significant confrontations occurred between resistance fighters and enemy forces in July 1944.
Location: Cerdon
GPS coordinates: 46.07126,5.48449
Latest update: March 15, 2025 01:39
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