The Ascq 1944 Memorial is open free of charge every Wednesday

28 Oct

79 rue Mangin, 59493 Villeneuve-d'Ascq

**Every Wednesday afternoon, the Ascq 1944 Memorial is open free of charge from 1.30 pm to 5 pm.** The Ascq 1944 Memorial commemorates **the massacre of 86 civilians** by soldiers of the 12th SS Hitlerjugend Division on the night of 1 to 2 April 1944. Situated at the main site of the executions, the Ascq 1944 Memorial commemorates the event and places it within **the history of the Occupation of northern** France. The Memorial is also a place for **reflection on the plight of civilians during the war.** It aims to convey **a message of peace, tolerance and brotherhood** amongst people. **Self-guided or audio-guided tours available in four languages (French, English, German, Dutch).** Annual closures: August and the December school holidays ### **The guided tour** **A guided tour through the streets of Ascq is available at 3.00 pm, by booking. Price: €3 (€2 concessions).** The guided tour through the streets of Ascq allows you to discover the key sites of the tragedy and gain a better understanding of how events unfolded: the site of the sabotage, the station square and the centre of Ascq. Stops in front of some of the houses of those massacred provide a deeper understanding of the suffering of the victims and their families, and the terror experienced by the people of Ascq. This tour also reveals how the memory of the event has been enshrined throughout the village (renamed streets, commemorative plaques). It offers an opportunity for (grand)parents and children to share this history and raise awareness of the events of the Second World War.

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Listing provided by Hauts-de-France Tourisme (updated by the source on 12/05/2021).

Tourist office data: DATAtourisme, Licence Ouverte (French open licence), updated 25 October 2026.