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18June2026

Journée nationale commémorative de l'appel historique du Général de Gaulle

Thursday June 18

Monument aux morts – Place du Village 1 place de l'Eglise 74120 Megève

National Day commemorating General de Gaulle's Historic Appeal to refuse defeat and continue the fight against the enemy.
Ceremony and laying of wreaths

This ceremony commemorates General de Gaulle's Appeal launched on June 18, 1940, from London, calling for resistance against the German occupation during the Second World War.
This appeal is considered the starting point of the French Resistance and a crucial moment in national history.
This day is a moment of contemplation and reflection on the values ​​of freedom and resistance that have marked the history of France.

Themes

  • History

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Opening hours on June 18, 2026
ThursdayOpen

19h

Prices

Free

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Monument aux morts – Place du Village
1 place de l’Eglise
74120 Megève

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