Malpasset Dam Disaster: the City of Fréjus Pays Tribute to the 423 Dead Inhabitants, 66 Years After the Tragedy

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The breakup of the Malpasset dam in Fréjus, which took place on December 2, 1959, is one of the largest civil disasters in French history. A diverse fact that remains rooted in the memory of the Varois and beyond.

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This morning, the city of Fréjus commemorated the 66th anniversary of the break-up of the Malpasset Dam during a strong emotional ceremony at the Gissant Memorial. An essential moment of contemplation to perpetuate the memory of this tragedy that marked the history of the commune. Along with the Mayor, David Rachline, were the members of the A.C.C. Malpasset, represented by their president Michèle Guillermin, as well as the students of the eleme…