The stone farm buildings were the former headquarters of the Saint-Marcel Maquis thousands of local French resistance fighters who had gathered to prepare for the invasion, but the camp was discovered by the Nazis and destroyed, leading to retribution and tragic losses.
President Macron aims to commemorate forgotten history, including sites where French resistance fighters were killed by Nazi collaborators, highlighting a more comprehensive remembrance strategy beyond celebrating valiant acts.
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