Missak Manouchian was shot and killed by a German firing squad in 1944. In just a few days’ time, he would be the first overseas member of the Resistance and communist to have his stays transferred to the Pantheon, collectively along with his spouse Mélinée, and preparations are already effectively underway.
You probably have a room that overlooks the Pantheon on the Lodge les Dames du Panthéon or Lodge des Grands Hommes on Wednesday twenty first February 2024, you’ll be capable to watch a part of the ceremony honouring the Armenian poet, journalist, union activist and Resistance member Missak Manouchian.
The date has not been chosen by likelihood – it marks 80 years since he was shot to demise on Mont-Valérien, along with twenty-four different Resistance fighters.
The ceremony is par tof a nationwide homage to Manouchian, with occasions in Good, Toulouse, a whole season in Valence and several other particular programmes on French radio and TV (particulars right here).
Close to our inns, you possibly can take a particular guided go to of the Pantheon (in French) specializing in the Resistance, at 3pm on twenty eighth February, thirteenth March, 17 April and fifth Could (20.50€ – on-line tickets right here).
And the Nationwide Museum of the Resistance within the suburb of Champigny-sur-Marne (right here, 34 minutes from Châtelet station) has open days on provide the twenty first, twenty fourth and twenty fifth February 2024, together with free guided visits of their new itinerant exhibition about Manouchian.
As well as, French-speakers could prefer to discover the topic additional by the numerous books obtainable. One specifically caught our eye (cowl picture under). It’s obtainable for round 39€ right here at your native Amazon.
It embrace Missak’s ultimate heartbreaking letter written to his spouse Mélinée:
“IN just a few hours’ time I’ll not be of this world. We’re to be shot this afternoon at 3pm. … I die with victory and our purpose so shut. Happiness to those that will survive and style the sweetness of tomorrow’s freedom and peace. I’m certain that the French folks and all freedom fighters will honour our reminiscence fittingly.”
They now have.
Missak and Mélinée Manouchian’s stays are transferred to the Pantheon (right here) on twenty first February 2024 at 4.30pm
