Monument to the 50 Hostages

The Monument to the 50 Hostages was inaugurated in Nantes on October 22, 1952. It overlooks the Ardre River and the Square of the 50 Hostages. It consists of an obelisk 13.50 meters high, designed by architect Marcel Fradin and sculptor Jean Mazuet, and includes five Huge spears symbolize resistance. Since 1991, the site has hosted celebrations commemorating the victims of the Nazi occupation. On October 22 each year, hostages who were shot in 1941 are honored.