Le Chambon-sur-Lignon

Le Chambon-sur-Lignon occupies the upper valley of the Lignon du Velay in the eastern Massif Central, in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. This highland town has a longstanding Protestant presence, reflected in its temple and in a civic identity shaped by religious independence. During the Second World War, local residents, pastors including André Trocmé, and aid networks sheltered Jewish people and others persecuted by the Nazi regime. Yad Vashem later recognised Le Chambon-sur-Lignon collectively as Righteous Among the Nations. The Lieu de Mémoire preserves and interprets this exceptional chapter of European history. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.

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