Affixed on the wall to the left of the entrance of the building.

Plaque

A rectangular bronze plaque written in French and English, giving an appreciation to the citizens of this town. On this tablet, The Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) of the United States is expressing its appreciation for the generosity and hospitality of the town's citizens during the Great War. Specifically, it acknowledges the town's kindness in allowing American soldiers to use a building for rest and recreation during that challenging time.

In 1918, during the final year of World War I, American soldiers stationed in France, including in the town of Allevard, used local facilities for rest and recuperation. Allevard, known for its spa and scenic beauty, offered a needed respite from the war's harsh conditions. The local population supported the soldiers, and this effort was part of the American Expeditionary Forces' broader strategy to maintain troop morale. After the war, places like Allevard were remembered for their role in supporting the troops, with some buildings still serving as historical reminders of this period.

Source of photo: www.memorialgenweb.org

MCMXVII           MCMXVIII

CETTE PLAQUE A ÉTÉ APPOSÉE PAR LA YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION DES ÉTATS - UNIS EN REMERCIEMENT DE L'HOSPITALITÉ QU'ELLEA REGUE DESCITOYENS DECETTE VILLE PENDANT LA GRANDE GUERRE ALORS QUE LES SOLDATS AMÉRICAINS ONT ÉTÉ AUTORISÉS À UTILISER CETTE DEMEURE POUR LEUR REPOS ET POUR LEUR RECRÉATION

English Translation:

1917                     1918

THIS TABLET IS PLACED BY THE YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES IN APPRECIATION OF THE HOSPITALITY OF THE CITIZENS OF THIS TOWN DURING THE GREAT WAR. WHEN THE AMERICAN SOLDIERS WERE PERMITTED TO USE THIS BUILDING FOR REST AND RECREATION.