Jean Moulin

Visit The Jean Moulin Museum in Saint-Andiol for WWII History in Provence

May 31, 2024

There is an excellent small museum in the Alpilles village of Saint-Andiol. The museum’s archive recounts the life of World War II hero Jean Moulin, and it is well worth a visit. For those unfamiliar with him, Jean Moulin is the man who unified the French Resistance before being captured by the Nazis. Despite being …

Inspire · Julie Whitmarsh · Provencal History & Traditions

Remembering the Resistance Movement in Provence

August 5, 2021

In 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 stark stone wall, which is a memorial to the dramatic and devastating events that happened there on …

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Provencal History & Traditions

Who Was Jean Moulin French Resistance Leader?

May 14, 2020

World War II France Jean Moulin is not a familiar name to those, like myself, who only took basic history courses in school. Our overview of World War II never mentioned this wartime hero. Once we began spending time in the Alpilles and noticed the Route Jean Moulin road signs, we started asking. Who Was …

Provencal History & Traditions

Jean Moulin, Brave or Reckless?

November 11, 2015

It is difficult to avoid the “Route Jean Moulin” signs on the roadways in Provence, France. We had to find out who Jean Moulin was. We learned about his involvement in the French Resistance, his political days and his challenging work to combine resistance groups during the 1940’s. Learn more at Ginger and Nutmeg’s blog post “Jean …

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Jean Moulin

Visit The Jean Moulin Museum in Saint-Andiol for WWII History in Provence

Remembering the Resistance Movement in Provence

Who Was Jean Moulin French Resistance Leader?

Jean Moulin, Brave or Reckless?

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