Pax Prison: a memorial to local Resistance

  • Historic site and monument
  • Mansion house
Rue de la gare 74100 Annemasse
The Avenue de la Gare has been the scene of barbaric acts but also acts of great bravery. This is an opportunity to reflect on the history of the local Resistance..
First of all, some context. During the Second World War, Haute-Savoie was the only gateway, or rather exit, to Switzerland from the Vichy government’s Free Zone. In fact, on the border, the Pays de Gex in the Ain was occupied from the moment the Armistice was signed on 20 June 1940. In Annemasse, a new town council was appointed, in support of Marshal Pétain. However, when images of Pétain shaking hands with Hitler at their October 1940 meeting in Montoire were broadcast, there was an outcry...

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Pax Prison: a memorial to local Resistance
Rue de la gare 74100 Annemasse
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  • In the town centre
  • In town
  • Station district
  • Close to a public transportation
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