Mémorial de Poulguen, Memorial site in Penmarch, France.
Description
The mémorial de Poulguen is a cautionary memorial located on the dunes of Penmarch. Granite stones display engraved names of those who lost their lives during World War II at this site.
History
The memorial commemorates April 1944, when German forces executed 35 resistance members at this location from several regional groups. This tragic event became a pivotal moment in the area's wartime history.
Culture
The site serves as a gathering place where local residents and visitors come together for remembrance ceremonies each year. It stands as a focal point for shared memory and respect within the community.
Practical
The site sits on open dunes and is best visited during fair weather when ground conditions are stable. Visitors should prepare for exposed conditions and changeable seaside weather at all times.
Did you know?
Four unidentified resistance fighters rest at this site and are marked simply on the memorial stones without individual names. Their identities remained unknown, yet they receive the same honor and remembrance as the others.
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