Poitiers (stele) Historical background The camp in Poitiers (Vienne District) was opened in October 1939 for refugees from Spain, but in December… Continue reading “Poitiers (stele)”…
Montsûrs – Mayenne (memorial/museum) Historical background Mayenne is a department in northwestern France, the name of the river, flowing e.g. through Laval, as well… Continue reading “Montsûrs – Mayenne (memorial/museum)”…
Laval (memorial) Historical background Between 1940 and 1942, Gypsies from this region were interned in two camps: Grez-en-Bouère and Montsûrs. The… Continue reading “Laval (memorial)”…