The Mausoleum of Georges Cadoudal, located in the scenic town of Auray in Brittany, France, is a striking monument that serves as a final resting place for the influential general. He was a Royalist and a key player in a later period of French history, known for his opposition to certain ideals brought about during that time. The mausoleum was built in 1830 on the grounds of a former monastery that had been repurposed as a farm and a gatehouse. The monument was initially funded by public subscription, but the majority of funds came from a single wealthy benefactor.
After the general's death during World War II, his remains were interred in the mausoleum. The monument is surrounded by terraces and an escalier d'accès, all of which are listed as historic monuments. Inside, a retable from the church of Gouberville, dating back to the 18th century, sits atop a base constructed in 1905. The mausoleum, staircase, and terraces are protected as historic monuments.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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