Saturday 26 september at 15:00

Museum lecture: Escapes from France via Spain during the 1939-1945 war

  • Cultural
  • Entertainment/recreation
  • Conference
  • Historic
Pôle Mémoire, 2 boulevard Edouard Herriot, 82000 Montauban

Description

ESCAPES FROM FRANCE VIA SPAIN DURING THE WAR 1939-1945 by Jean-Claude Marcel, member of the Tarn-et-Garonne Writers' Company
Meet at the Perbosc space During World War II, many attempted to flee occupied France via Spain. At the foot of the Pyrenees, escape routes were organized to help them in their flight. Join Jean-Claude Marcel, who collected testimonies from both escapees and smugglers, and discover the story of these fugitives, including that of seven young men from Tarn-et-Garonne who refused to comply with the STO (Forced Labor Service). Practical information: Duration: 1 hour / Capacity: 35 people Reservations recommended: +33 5 63 66 03 11 or [email protected] Free admission. Ages 14 and up

Rates

Reservations recommended: 05 63 66 03 11
[email protected]

Opening times

On 26 September 2026
  • 15:00

Location

Museum lecture: Escapes from France via Spain during the 1939-1945 war
Pôle Mémoire, 2 boulevard Edouard Herriot, 82000 Montauban

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • French
Updated on 09 June 2026 at 17:02
by Office de Tourisme du Grand Montauban
(Offer identifier : 7869543)
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