Mayenne is set to host a series of significant conferences focusing on the theme of “Rescue Resistance” during World War II. Organized by La Vigie – Mémorial des déportés de la Mayenne, these sessions aim to shed light on the extraordinary efforts made to save Jewish individuals in France.
Conference Schedule and Details
The conference series will commence on November 5, 2025. This inaugural event is titled “The Rescue of Jews in France: An Exceptional Civil Resistance.” The overarching theme of the series is “Saved and Rescuers during World War II: History and Memory of the Rescue Resistance.”
Key Information
- Dates: November 5, 12, and 19, 2025
- Times:
- 2:30 PM at the Departmental Archives of Mayenne, Laval
- 7:30 PM at La Vigie, Mayenne
- Speakers: Marie-Claude Tourtelier, Vice-President of La Vigie and history scholar
- Registration Fee: €6 per conference or €15 for the complete series
- Contact Information: Phone: 02 43 08 87 35
- Format: In-person attendance and online participation available
The conferences promise to provide insightful discussions into the historical context of civilian resistance during the war. Participants will have the unique opportunity to explore the narratives of both those who were saved and those who acted as heroes in a time of peril.
Attendees are encouraged to register in advance due to limited space. The series is not only a remembrance of the past but also a critical reflection on the moral courage displayed during one of history’s darkest chapters.
