05 Mar 2025
For years I thought I'd visit the Struthof, but I never had the courage, afraid to take the plunge... that such atrocities might have existed not so long ago finally, a few kilometers from our home...
On a beautiful sunny day, being in the area of Schirmeck, I took my courage with both hands and launched...and what to say... an extremely interesting, rewarding visit. A first part at the reception to read panels, supplemented by many documents (posters, drawings, photos...) as well as a ten-minute film on the creation of the camp ...
I opted for a guided tour of the camp, included in the adult rate of 8€, departure every hour.. Our guide was very interesting to listen...explanations punctuated by some personal anecdotes, his family was from Natzwiller... Time has passed too fast.
I will do the family visit again, so that the younger generations do not forget....