Daniel Valéro, guest on RCF Lyon, discusses Genas memorial path

The mayor of Genas spoke about the creation of this historical trail detailing the tragic events of July 12, 1944.

Memorial path of the Chemin des Fusillés in Genas, with explanatory panels.
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Memorial path of the Chemin des Fusillés in Genas, with explanatory panels.

On the occasion of the inauguration of the Chemin des Fusillés memorial path, Daniel Valéro, Mayor of Genas, was a guest on RCF Lyon to discuss the creation of this historical route.

Daniel Valéro, Mayor of Genas, participated in the program Les Voix de l’actu on RCF Lyon and RCF Pays de l’Ain. The interview, hosted by Johan Fresse, focused on the inauguration of the Chemin des Fusillés memorial path.
During the interview, the mayor highlighted the significance of this third memorial path in the Rhône Department. This route aims to inform the public about the tragic events that occurred on July 12, 1944, at a location known as Les Bouvarets. It allows visitors to learn about the history of the 22 resistance fighters executed by the German occupation forces, a significant episode in local history and the Resistance movement.
This project is part of an effort to preserve the memory and transmit history to residents, schoolchildren, and visitors.

This route, marked by explanatory panels and beacons, allows visitors to discover or rediscover the history of the 22 resistance fighters executed by the German occupation, a significant episode in local history and the Resistance.

Based on information from the official source: Mairie de Genas (29/09/2026)