Thematische Route

Marks of the war in the Saint-Hubert region

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This themed route takes you on a tour of the Second World War memorial sites in the municipality of Saint-Hubert.

From the town centre through the small villages, you'll discover the crash site of Halifax HR872 LQ-K, the memorial known as the "Morocain", and the plaque commemorating the liberation of Saint-Hubert. These monuments will help you to learn more about the events that marked the town and its surroundings. 

This themed route has been developed in partnership with Saint-Hubert d'Ardenne asbl, the royal society for the history, archaeology and preservation of the heritage of Saint-Hubert.

The association has been publishing history books and semi-annual bulletins for many years. Their books are on sale at the Tourisme de la Forêt de Saint-Hubert or online.

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Monument to the dead of the two world wars
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Monument to the dead of the two world wars

The Awenne war memorial commemorates the military victims of the First and Second World Wars....

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Commemorative stele in honour of the civilian victims of Arville
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Commemorative stele in honour of the civilian victims of Arville

Located on Rue de Wacomont and inaugurated on 2 July 2015, this stele pays tribute to the three civilian victims who tra...

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The fall of the Halifax HR 872 LQ-K
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The fall of the Halifax HR 872 LQ-K

On the site, a cast-iron cross and a commemorative stele pay tribute to the 7 airmen who died when Halifax HR 872 LQ-K w...

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Bollard marking the end of the Von Rundstedt offensive (N89)
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Bollard marking the end of the Von Rundstedt offensive (N89)

When the Allied troops had advanced as far as the Belgian Ardennes, Adolf Hitler launched a final offensive. This battle...

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87th Infantry Division from December 44 to January 45
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87th Infantry Division from December 44 to January 45

The 87th Infantry Division Museum is located at 81 Rue du Mont, close to the town centre of Saint-Hubert. Opened entirel...

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Site of the fall of a flying bomb
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Site of the fall of a flying bomb

A relief is painted on the façade of this building, marking the site of a house destroyed in 1944 by a German army flyin...

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Plaque in memory of the Spahis
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Plaque in memory of the Spahis

This plaque is on a low wall to the right of the Avenue Nestor Martin war memorial and honours the 3rd Spahis Brigade, w...

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Monument to the memory of the General Practitioner Count Albert Guérisse
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Monument to the memory of the General Practitioner Count Albert Guérisse

This monument honours the General Practitioner (GP) Comte Albert Guérisse. During the Second World War, he led an escape...

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Ernest Hemingway in Saint-Hubert
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Ernest Hemingway in Saint-Hubert

This metal plaque bordered with stars commemorates a visit to Saint-Hubert by the American writer, journalist and war co...

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A cross in memory of Pierre Leplang
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A cross in memory of Pierre Leplang

Created on the initiative of his family, the monument honours Pierre Leplang, who was unjustly shot by the German army d...

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Monument in memory of the victims of the special Gestapo camp at the Krupp factories
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Monument in memory of the victims of the special Gestapo camp at the Krupp factories

Designed and built by architect Albert Degand, this L-shaped monument was unveiled on 23 October 1960 in memory of the v...

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Plaque commemorating the reprisals at Moulin d'En Bas
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Plaque commemorating the reprisals at Moulin d'En Bas

Inaugurated on 5 September 2015, the plaque commemorates the tragic events at the "Moulin d'En Bas" (lower mill)....

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Monument to the deceased inhabitants of the municipality of Arville
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Monument to the deceased inhabitants of the municipality of Arville

The war memorial honours the inhabitants of Arville who died in the First and Second World Wars....

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“Le Marocain” Memorial
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“Le Marocain” Memorial

This stele, inaugurated in May 1987, commemorates the sacrifice of Mohamed Ben Asmar, a soldier in the 3rd Spahis Brigad...

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Bollard marking the end of the Von Rundstedt offensive
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Bollard marking the end of the Von Rundstedt offensive

The Battle of the Bulge was Adolf Hitler's last major offensive in Belgium. The milestone marks the end of this last off...

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Monument to the dead of the two wars in Vesqueville
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Monument to the dead of the two wars in Vesqueville

This war memorial honours the victims of the First and Second World Wars. Each pediment bears an inscription. ...

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Monument to the Chasseurs Ardennais
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Monument to the Chasseurs Ardennais

Since 30 September 1994, the town of Saint-Hubert has been patron of the Régiment des Chasseurs Ardennais. On 13 March 2...

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French Paratroopers’ headquarters
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French Paratroopers’ headquarters

In memory of the liberation of Saint-Hubert, a commemorative plaque was affixed to the façade of the former Buck bakery ...

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Plaque commemorating the liberation of Saint-Hubert
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Plaque commemorating the liberation of Saint-Hubert

The commemorative plaque unveiled on 8 September 1990 reads: ST-HUBERT TO ITS FRENCH LIBERATORS 08 SEPTEMBER 1944. ...

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Deutsche Kriegsgefangene beim Arbeitseinsatz
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Deutsche Kriegsgefangene beim Arbeitseinsatz

Bei Kriegsende befanden sich mehr als 250.000 deutsche Kriegsgefangene auf belgischem Boden. Zehntausende kamen zum Arbe...

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