EAST ICELAND
French Graveyard
Quiet cemetery and memorial outside Fáskrúðsfjörður commemorating French and Belgian fishermen who died while working around Iceland.
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About French Graveyard
The French Graveyard preserves the memory of French and Belgian fishermen who lost their lives in Iceland. A memorial records the names of 49 sailors buried or commemorated here. New crosses were presented by representatives from the French sister town of Gravelines in 2009.
Our practical tips
✓Visit after the French Museum so the names and memorial have more historical context.
✓Treat the site respectfully as an active memorial and burial place.