monument aux morts

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Several French regions are focusing on their monuments aux morts, sites honoring war dead, including renovations, celebrations, and rediscovery of names.

Various French localities are actively engaging in preserving and commemorating their monuments aux morts, which honor those who died in wars. Activities include renovation projects in places like Vienne and Longages, centennial celebrations in Tressignaux for the monument’s establishment, and uncovering previously unlisted names on memorials, as reported in Midi Libre.