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Cimetière national militaire de la Doua, Villeurbanne

#5 among attractions in Villeurbanne

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Cimetière national militaire de la Doua

Facts and practical information

The Doua National Necropolis, or Doua National Military Cemetery, is a military cemetery, located in Villeurbanne, France. The cemetery contains the graves of French and Allied soldiers and resistance fighters from World War I and World War II who died for France. During the Second World War, the place, then a former training ground for the French army, was used by the Nazi occupiers as a regular place for shootings of resistance fighters; in particular, of resistance fighters imprisoned at Montluc.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 45°47'7"N, 4°53'10"E
Address

30 Avenue Albert EinsteinVilleurbanne (Doua)Villeurbanne 69100 France

Contact
+33 9 64 18 59 77
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Cimetière national militaire de la Doua – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Parc de la Feyssine, Synagogue Keren Or, Uthman Mosque, Le Transbordeur.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Cimetière national militaire de la Doua?

Nearby attractions include Uthman Mosque, Villeurbanne (12 min walk), Parc de la Feyssine, Villeurbanne (14 min walk), Parc Édouard-Glissant, Villeurbanne (22 min walk).

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