The Belfort Defenders Memorial

The monument to the defenders of Belfort, at Père-Lachaise

The monument to the defenders of Belfort honours the memory of the Franco-Prussian War, in the heart of Père-Lachaise. The Père-Lachaise audio-guided tour stops here, with respect, to evoke this monument of memory dedicated to a significant episode of the history of France.

The memory of the war of 1870

The monument to the defenders of Belfort refers to the Franco-Prussian War, which occurred from 1870 to 1871, and to the heroic siege of the city of Belfort. It pays tribute to the resistance and the courage of the defenders during this conflict. Standing in the heart of Père-Lachaise, it is among the many monuments of memory of the cemetery, which recall the great events and the sacrifices of national history.

What to see

You admire the monument dedicated to the defenders of Belfort, a witness of the Franco-Prussian War, in an atmosphere of contemplation, in the heart of Père-Lachaise. The monument recalls a significant episode of the history of France. It is a stop for lovers of history and memory, to be walked with respect.

Practical information

The monument to the defenders of Belfort lies within the Père-Lachaise cemetery, in the twentieth arrondissement of Paris, reachable on foot. The cemetery is a public place whose access is generally free, during opening hours that vary with the season. It is a place of memory: it is best to behave there with calm and respect.

What does the monument to the defenders of Belfort refer to?

To the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871 and to the siege of Belfort; it pays tribute to the resistance of the defenders of the city.

Where is the monument to the defenders of Belfort?

Within the Père-Lachaise cemetery, in the twentieth arrondissement of Paris.