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. It 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.
Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, a coastal Mediterranean country, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a French colony and also the Roman Empire.
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);
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