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Villejuif honors victims of the October 17, 1961 repression

A commemorative ceremony will be held on October 17, 2026, in Villejuif to honor the victims of the 1961 repression.

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Generic image of a stone town hall facade typical of Île-de-France, with an ornate balcony and iron railings, under warm afternoon sunlight.

The city of Villejuif, in collaboration with the Villejuif Collective for the Memory of October 17, 1961, is organizing a tribute ceremony for the victims of the October 17, 1961 repression on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 11 a.m.

The ceremony will take place at Place du 17 octobre. The event will begin at 11 a.m. and will include an address by associations, a speech by Mr. Mayor, Pierre Garzon, Departmental Councilor for Val-de-Marne, and a wreath-laying ceremony.
Following the ceremony, a reception will be held at the M2IE. This commemoration aims to honor the memory of the victims of the repression that occurred on October 17, 1961.
Based on information from the official source: Ville de Villejuif (17/10/2026)

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