The Memorial Ascq 1944 opens its doors free of charge on public holidays from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm.
The Memorial Ascq 1944 recalls the massacre of 86 civilians by soldiers of the 12th SS Hitlerjugend Division, in the night of April 1 to 2, 1944. Located on the main site of the executions, the Memorial Ascq 1944 evokes the event and places it in the history of the Occupation of Northern France. The Memorial is also a place of reflection on the fate of civilians during the war. He wants to carry a message for peace, tolerance and brotherhood among men. Self-guided or audioguided tour in 4 languages (French, English, German, Dutch). Annual closures: August and December school holidays