To remember the past is to create a better future
The LRE Foundation is a growing international, inclusive network that connects people and organisations dedicated to preserving and valorising the tangible and intangible cultural heritage related to World War II, its memory and meaning. The organisation’s main objective is to make this history relevant and accessible, especially for the younger generations.
Each year, the annual LRE Forum organised by the LRE Foundation brings together members, partners and tourism stakeholders to hear updates from experts, network, and attend specialised travel trade events.
The 2025 edition took place in Krakow, Poland and the 2026 edition with take place in the Gelderland region, in the Netherlands.
Our projects
The LRE Foundation engages in several projects and activities, with a focus on remembrance and the youth.
Network & membership
The LRE Foundation has a large network of members and partners throughout Europe and North America from remembrance institutions to travel trade operators and tour guides.
Support us
The LRE Foundation needs your support to pursue the development of the Liberation Route Europe, preserve the heritage of the World War II and keep this shared memory alive.
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LRE Foundation Explores Finnish WWII History with Local Partners
Last month, Managing Director Rémi Praud and Project Manager Emme Johnson from the LRE Foundation visited Finland for a multi-day programme organised by local members.
An Interview with LRE France Managing Director Isabelle Lebreton on the Latest Expansion of the LRE Canadian Trails
The LRE Foundation and its partners are currently implementing the project ‘Retracing the Footsteps: A Transnational Journey of Canadian Liberation in WWII (REFOOT)’. Supported by
Europe Remembers: Update on the 80th Anniversary Campaign
Since 2023, Europe Remembers has been actively involved in commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. Over the past year,
