During World War II, Raymond and Lucie Aubrac were part of the French Resistance in Lyon

During World War II, Raymond and Lucie Aubrac were part of the French Resistance in Lyon, one of the most dangerous centers of anti‑Nazi activity. In 1943, the Gestapo, led locally by Klaus Barbie, captured Raymond during a sweep against Resistance networks.

He was interrogated, sentenced to death, and held under heavy guard. Lucie, a young history teacher and one of the few women in leadership roles within the Resistance, refused to accept his fate.