Wednesday 12 august at 09:30

Commemoration of the Albarea Martyrs

  • Traditions and folklore
  • Commemoration
  • Historic
Elevation : 350m
Mémorial des Martyrs de l'Albarea, Impasse des fusillés de l'Albarea, 06380 Sospel

Description

This ceremony is dedicated to the memory of the 15 Italian and French partisans executed after 3 days of torture. It is one of the most important in the department.
bBecause not only are the communes of the French martyrs represented, but also delegations from the Ligurian communes. Programme for the day: 8.45am: Reception in front of the Town Hall by the Italian and French authorities 9.30am: Commemorative ceremony at the Tertre des Fusillés with the participation of the Lyre Sospelloise 10.30am: Mass in the Cathedral of Saint Michel 11.30am: Ceremony at the Albaréa Martyrs' grave in the cemetery 12pm: Drinks in the vicinity of the cemetery

Services

Car park

Rates

Free access.

Opening times

On 12 August 2026
  • 09:30

Location

Commemoration of the Albarea Martyrs
Elevation : 350m
Mémorial des Martyrs de l'Albarea, Impasse des fusillés de l'Albarea, 06380 Sospel

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • French

Environment

Environment
  • Village 2 km away
Updated on 08 June 2026 at 10:20
by Office de Tourisme Menton, Riviera & Merveilles
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