Félix Marie de Kérimel de Kerveno Esplanade

The Kérimel de Kerveno esplanade, a tribute to a hero of 1945

The Félix Marie de Kérimel de Kerveno esplanade pays tribute to a hero of the Second World War, fallen at Royan a few days before the liberation. The Royan audio-guided tour stops here with respect to evoke the memory of this pilot and the fighting that marked the end of the war in the region.

The memory of a pilot fallen for the liberation

A non-commissioned officer pilot, Félix Marie de Kérimel de Kerveno was severely wounded several times in combat before falling at Royan, just a few days before the liberation of the city. The esplanade that bears his name, laid out as a pedestrian zone, perpetuates the memory of his sacrifice. It recalls that Royan was, until the last days of the war, the scene of deadly fighting.

What to see

The esplanade, laid out as a pedestrian space, invites contemplation and strolling. Its name recalls the sacrifice of a pilot fallen for the liberation of Royan. It is a memorial stop, adding a grave dimension to the discovery of a city deeply marked by the end of the Second World War.

Practical information

The Félix Marie de Kérimel de Kerveno esplanade lies in Royan, laid out as a pedestrian zone, reachable on foot. It is an open-air public space, freely accessible at all times, with no ticket office, to be walked with respect. On the level, it fits into a walk in the centre of the city.

Who was Félix Marie de Kérimel de Kerveno?

A non-commissioned officer pilot of the Second World War, fallen at Royan a few days before the liberation of the city, to whom the esplanade pays tribute.

What does the Kérimel de Kerveno esplanade commemorate?

The sacrifice of a pilot fallen for the liberation of Royan, and more broadly the fighting that marked the end of the war in the region.