Annemasse has taken the decision to sanctify the 'prison du Pax' and to create a Remembrance Centre in order to make the town's history known. This project should be completed by the start of 2025.
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The Prison du Pax: the importance of remembering
At the end of 1942, Italian soldiers occupied Annemasse. They requisitioned a hosiery factory located at No. 21, Rue de la Gare and used its cellar to imprison political opponents. However, in September 1943, the Italians left and German occupying forces took their place. Troops of the 'SS Polizei Regimenter Tod' settled at Hotel Pax, and the hosiery factory (which was located opposite) was used as a prison. Hundreds of people were detained...
At the end of 1942, Italian soldiers occupied Annemasse. They requisitioned a hosiery factory located at No. 21, Rue de la Gare and used its cellar to imprison political opponents. However, in September 1943, the Italians left and German occupying forces took their place. Troops of the 'SS Polizei Regimenter Tod' settled at Hotel Pax, and the hosiery factory (which was located opposite) was used as a prison. Hundreds of people were detained...
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