Beziers Citizens Murdered
Here, on August 20, 1944, two days before the liberation of Béziers, ten peaceful Beziers citizens were murdered by the fleeing Nazi hordes.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1944.
Location. 43° 20.654′ N, 3° 12.958′ E. Marker is in Béziers, Occitanie (Occitania), in Hérault. Marker is on Allées Paul Riquet. This marker is locate on the front right of the Municipal Theater. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 93 Allées Paul Riquet, Béziers, Occitanie 34500, France. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Béziers Se Souvient (a few steps from this marker); La Chapelle des Recollets (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Pepezuc (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Hôtel de Ville (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Les Halles (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Pierre Paul Riquet
(approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Gare du Beziers (approx. 0.9 kilometers away); Ici Naquit Beziers (approx. one kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Béziers.
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