• The Border Wall Trail : Guided Tour The Border Wall Trail : Guided Tour
  • The Border Wall Trail : Guided Tour The Border Wall Trail : Guided Tour
  • The Border Wall Trail : Guided Tour The Border Wall Trail : Guided Tour
  • The Border Wall Trail : Guided Tour The Border Wall Trail : Guided Tour
  • The Border Wall Trail : Guided Tour The Border Wall Trail : Guided Tour
  • The Border Wall Trail : Guided Tour The Border Wall Trail : Guided Tour

The Border Wall Trail : Guided Tour The Border Wall Trail : Guided Tour

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ID: GYG806784-O-1288125
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Country: Switzerland

Duration: 45 min.


Description

The guided tour lasts 45 minutes and is organized around 16 panels. You will discover and understand how the four missionaries of Saint-François managed to save more than 2,000 Jewish refugees.
The Border Wall Trail: Guided Tour

During World War II, the Border Wall was a vital site for Franco-Swiss border crossings, aiding refugees and fugitives fleeing Nazi-occupied France. Today, this historical location has been transformed into a memorial trail, offering visitors a deep dive into the stories of resistance and rescue.

The 45-minute guided tour is divided into four key sections, presented through 16 informational panels. Visitors are taken to the very spot where four courageous missionaries secretly organized the passage of Jewish refugees and resistance fighters into Switzerland, saving thousands from persecution.

The tour offers a powerful tribute to the bravery of those who risked their lives to save others and preserves the memory of this chapter in history for future generations.

Highlights

  • The tour is led by student guides from 9th to 12th grade.
  • Discover how the four missionaries saved over 2,000 Jewish refugees.
  • The 45-minute tour highlights key historical sites.

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Meet at 19 rue Fernand David, 74100 Ville-la-Grand to start the tour.
Please arrive 5 minutes before the tour begins.
Parking and public transport from France or Switzerland are nearby.
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.