Mémorial national des Justes, War memorial at castle of Ripaille, France
The copper and brass monument features three silhouettes representing the Righteous and stands in the center of a glade surrounded by 70 trees.
Inaugurated in 1997 under Jacques Chirac's patronage, the memorial honors individuals who protected and saved Jewish people during World War II.
The memorial includes trees from five continents representing the 70 nations mentioned in the Bible, promoting international understanding and remembrance.
The memorial opens daily except Mondays, from 10 AM to 4:30 PM during winter months and 10 AM to 7 PM during summer months.
Located within the 130-hectare Ripaille estate, the memorial combines historical architecture with a dedicated arboretum and ancient oak forest.
Location: Thonon-les-Bains
Inception: 1997
Made from material: copper, brass
Part of: forêt de Ripaille
GPS coordinates: 46.39426,6.50207
Latest update: June 20, 2025 23:00
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Église Saint-Hippolyte de Thonon-les-Bains
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Arboretum de Ripaille
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Château de Rives
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Château de Sonnaz
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Delta de la Dranse National Nature Reserve
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Convent of the Visitation
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Town hall of Thonon-les-Bains
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Musée du Chablais
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Château des Guillet-Monthoux
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Hôtel-Dieu
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Tour et chapelle Saint-Bon
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Fontaine de l'Hôtel de ville
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Plage du miroir
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Chapelle Saint-Étienne de Marin
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Plage naturiste de Ripaille
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Plage du Mottay
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Église Saint-Ferréol de Publier
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Pôle culturel de la Visitation
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Plage Maxima
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Château de Bellegarde
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Temple de l'Église Réformée de Thonon-les-Bains
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