The Memorial Ascq 1944 opens its doors for free on public holidays from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM.
The 1944 Ascq Memorial recalls the massacre of 86 civilians by soldiers of the 12th SS Division Hitlerjugend, on the night of April 1 to 2, 1944.
Installed at the main place of executions, the 1944 Ascq Memorial evokes the event and replace it in the history of the Northern Occupation of France.
The Memorial is also a place to reflect on the fate of civilians during the war.
He wants to wear a message for peace, tolerance and fraternity between men.
Self-guided or audio-guided tour in 4 languages (French, English, German, Dutch).
Annual closures: month of August and school holidays in December