25 septembre 2025|
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|2 months agoNazi Links Uncovered at Swiss Alpine Garden
Historical investigation reveals Flore-Alpe botanical garden founder's connections to German war economy during 1940-1944
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- Jean-Marcel Aubert, founder of Flore-Alpe botanical garden, had connections to Nazi Germany's war economy
- The garden is located in Champex-Lac, canton Valais
- Aubert was involved in 'Aryanisation' of Jewish-owned businesses in France
- The foundation was taken over by Orsières municipality and canton Valais in 2008
By The Numbers
1940-1944
Period of Aubert's involvement in German war economy
2027
Year of garden's centenary celebrations
They Said
"duty to remember"
"committed to communicating"
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Historical Investigation Reveals Nazi Links
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The Garden's Legacy and Present Status
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Foundation's Response and Name Change
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