Mur des Fusillés de la Chapelle-en-Vercors, World War II memorial in La Chapelle-en-Vercors, France.
The Mur des Fusillés is a memorial wall with stairs from the Albert farm where civilians were executed during World War II. The site includes an information building that provides visitors with documents and explanations about what happened.
In the summer of 1944, German troops took control of the area and selected men from the local population. Sixteen individuals were later executed at this spot as an act of reprisal.
The site honors those who died during occupation and tells the story of resistance fighters from the area. Visitors can learn about their courage and the community's resilience in a converted barn space.
The site is free to visit year-round for both individuals and groups. A visit works best in daylight when you can clearly see the details of the memorial.
The memorial stone displays the emblem of the Vercors Pioneers and shows the names of all executed men. This symbol subtly connects the resistance movement with the region's local identity.
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