Les Lieux de Mémoire

Les Lieux de Mémoire, a concept developed by historian Pierre Nora, refers to physical sites, symbols, or objects that hold collective historical significance and help shape a community's identity. These places, like monuments, documents, or traditions, serve as anchors for collective memory, connecting people to their shared history and cultural values. They are more than just physical locations—they embody the meanings and stories that a society preserves to understand its past and reinforce its sense of who they are.