Monday 6 April 2026
in Brégnier-Cordon and at the Maison d’Izieu
On 6 April 1944, 44 children aged between 4 and 17 and 7 adults were arrested and then deported on the orders of Klaus Barbie, head of the Gestapo in Lyon. With the exception of two teenagers and Miron.
in Brégnier-Cordon and at the Maison d’Izieu
On 6 April 1944, 44 children aged between 4 and 17 and 7 adults were arrested and then deported on the orders of Klaus Barbie, head of the Gestapo in Lyon. With the exception of two teenagers and Miron.
It happened 82 years ago, yet this story feels as though it took place only yesterday. Every year since 1946, a solemn tribute has been paid to the victims of the round-up.
The ceremony will be led by former pupils of the Collège de Saint-Georges-d’Espéranche (38). They will present the remembrance project they undertook during their Year 10, recounting the fate of the children of Izieu following the round-up. Pupils from the École du Lynx in Brégnier-Cordon have also been invited to take part in the laying of roses.
Programme for the ceremony
10:45 – 11:00 Commemorative gathering in front of the Bruyère memorial in Brégnier-Cordon
11:15 – 12:00 Ceremony in front of the Maison d’Izieu
(times subject to change)
Please plan to arrive 15 to 30 minutes before the start of the ceremony.
The museum will open at around 1pm.
The ceremony will be led by former pupils of the Collège de Saint-Georges-d’Espéranche (38). They will present the remembrance project they undertook during their Year 10, recounting the fate of the children of Izieu following the round-up. Pupils from the École du Lynx in Brégnier-Cordon have also been invited to take part in the laying of roses.
Programme for the ceremony
10:45 – 11:00 Commemorative gathering in front of the Bruyère memorial in Brégnier-Cordon
11:15 – 12:00 Ceremony in front of the Maison d’Izieu
(times subject to change)
Please plan to arrive 15 to 30 minutes before the start of the ceremony.
The museum will open at around 1pm.
