This event is in the past.It took place on May 23, 2026 at Musée des Ursulines.




Join a solemn ceremony honoring the victims of slavery, presided over by the Prefect of Saône-et-Loire. Afterward, explore the museum's exhibition on Alphonse de Lamartine, the French poet who championed the abolitionist cause.
Historical commemoration
Museum exhibition
Thought-provoking
Free event
Tips
🎨Museum has three floors of art
💡ask staff, they're knowledgeable
📝exhibition info mainly in French
Cérémonie en hommage aux victimes de l'esclavage




Join a solemn ceremony honoring the victims of slavery, presided over by the Prefect of Saône-et-Loire. Afterward, explore the museum's exhibition on Alphonse de Lamartine, the French poet who championed the abolitionist cause.
Historical commemoration
Museum exhibition
Thought-provoking
Free event
Tips
🎨Museum has three floors of art
💡ask staff, they're knowledgeable
📝exhibition info mainly in French
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