Stèle à la mémoire de sept combattants de la Libération, Memorial sculpture in Jardin du Luxembourg, France
Description
This stone memorial by sculptor Charles Soudant honors seven liberation fighters through inscribed names and biographical details on its surface. It sits among the pathways and green spaces of Luxembourg Gardens, where visitors encounter it as they walk through the site.
History
The memorial was built between 1954 and 1956 to recognize French fighters who resisted Nazi occupation during World War II. Its creation in the postwar years reflected the nation's effort to officially honor these combatants.
Culture
The memorial marks a place where visitors can read the names and personal stories of seven resistance fighters inscribed on the stone. These inscriptions reveal individual roles and contributions during the occupation.
Practical
The memorial sits within Luxembourg Gardens, accessible from multiple garden entrances throughout the day. Visitors can locate it by following the garden pathways and asking garden staff if needed for directions.
Did you know?
The memorial includes specific biographical information about each of the seven fighters, making it a personal tribute rather than a generic war monument. This level of detail sets it apart from similar memorials found elsewhere.
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