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Opening of the Memorial Ascq 1944 on public holidays
- MEL event
- Exposition
- Visite - Balade
The Memorial Ascq 1944 opens its doors free of charge on public holidays from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm.
The Memorial Ascq 1944 recalls the massacre of 86 civilians by soldiers of the 12th SS Hitlerjugend Division, in the night of April 1 to 2, 1944. Located on the main site of the executions, the Memorial Ascq 1944 evokes the event and places it in the history of the Occupation of Northern France. The Memorial is also a place of reflection on the fate of civilians during the war. He wants to carry a message for peace, tolerance and brotherhood among men. Self-guided or audioguided tour in 4 languages (French, English, German, Dutch). Annual closures: August and December school holidays
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Dates and hours
8 May - 14 July
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May 2024 >Wednesday 0814:30 - 17:30Thursday 0914:30 - 17:30Monday 2014:30 - 17:30
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< July 2024Sunday 1414:30 - 17:30
Tariffs
Free admission
Place
79, rue Mangin 59650 Villeneuve d'Ascq
59493 Villeneuve-d'Ascq
59493 Villeneuve-d'Ascq
Location accessibility
Hearing impairment
Motor impairment