16–17 juillet 1942 · Vélodrome d'Hiver (15e), Paris
The Vel' d'Hiv Roundup
Mass Arrests
In the early morning of July 16, police invade the streets, arresting Jews without mercy.
Vel' d'Hiv
The detainees are taken to the Vel' d'Hiv, turned into a temporary prison.
Inhumane Conditions
Packed together, they lack water and food, the cries of children echoing in the stifling air.
Waiting for Fate
Adults, distraught, hope for a release that will never come.
Transfer
After several days, they are transferred to concentration camps.
Recognition
In 1995, Jacques Chirac acknowledges the French state's responsibility in this tragedy.
Collective Memory
Today, this tragedy is commemorated so that nothing is forgotten.