In the heart of Cannes, a silent testament to courage and sacrifice stands before us: the Plaque commémorative PAUSELLIDERMADIROSSIAN RATTI F.T.P.F. Mémorial de guerre. This plaque, more than just a piece of metal, whispers stories of lives lost and battles fought during World War II. It commemorates members of the F.T.P.F., the French Forces of the Interior, who gave their lives resisting the German occupation. The inscription on the Plaque commémorative PAUSELLIDERMADIROSSIAN RATTI F.T.P.F. tells a tragic tale. It reveals that within the very house where the plaque is affixed, individuals were murdered by the Nazi police on March 22, 1944. Their names, etched into the plaque, serve as a permanent reminder of their bravery. These were not soldiers on a distant battlefield. These were ordinary people, living their lives, who rose up to fight for their freedom. The Plaque commémorative PAUSELLIDERMADIROSSIAN RATTI F.T.P.F. stands as a stark reminder of the horrors of war. It also speaks to the indomitable spirit of resistance that flickered throughout occupied France. As you stand here, take a moment to reflect on the sacrifices made by those named on this plaque. Their fight, their courage, their story, it’s a part of the history of Cannes, a part of the history of France, a history we must never forget.
Square 18 Juin 1940
“We shall never surrender!” That’s the spirit Square 18 Juin 1940 embodies. This square stands as a testament to a