Veilleur de pierre, War memorial in Place Bellecour, Lyon, France.
The Veilleur de pierre, a stone sculpture represents a young man holding a shield at the intersection of Rue Gasparin and Place Bellecour.
The memorial commemorates five resistance members executed by German forces on July 27, 1944, during World War II at this exact location.
The names of French internment camps and German death camps are inscribed on the monument, serving as a testament to the war's impact.
The memorial underwent restoration work including stone consolidation, joint repairs, and repainting of degraded elements to maintain its condition.
Each year on July 27, a ceremony takes place at the monument to honor the memory of the resistance fighters.
Location: 2nd arrondissement of Lyon
Inception: September 4, 1948
Creator: Georges Salendre
GPS coordinates: 45.75825,4.83327
Latest update: June 13, 2025 11:02
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