In the Footsteps of the Resistance in Provence
Inspire · Julie Whitmarsh · Provencal History & TraditionsIn the centre of the pretty village of Saint Saturnin les Apt is a peaceful square (home to the vibrant Tuesday morning market), and to one side is a small garden area that sits in front of a dramatic stone wall, which is a memorial to the dramatic and devastating events that happened there on 1st July 1944.
…Continue reading here for Julie’s photos of her exploration of the darker past in Provence during World War II. Find out about the Chemins de la Memoire and the courageous Resistance fighters during that time.
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