Micheline Babineau: The Basque Passeur

The Nightingale

The story of the elderly Basque woman who becomes a key ally in the Nightingale route.

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The Farmhouse The Farmhouse from "The Nightingale". A Friend of the Family The Arrival Isabelle arrives at Micheline's farm. She is looking for a guide. Micheline tests her courage.

The Farmhouse from "The Nightingale". A Friend of the Family The Arrival Isabelle arrives at Micheline's farm. She is looking for a guide. Micheline tests her courage.

A Friend of the Family The Arrival Isabelle arrives at Micheline's farm. She is looking for a guide. Micheline tests her courage. The Test Eduardo throws Isabelle against the wall. She does not break. Micheline decides to help. The Partnership Micheline becomes a key passeur. She houses airmen, provides guides. She risks everything.

Arrest and Deportation Arrest and Deportation from "The Nightingale". The Raid The SS SS agents raid the farm. Micheline is arrested along with Isabelle. She is sent to Ravensbrück.

Arrest and Deportation from "The Nightingale". The Raid The SS SS agents raid the farm. Micheline is arrested along with Isabelle. She is sent to Ravensbrück.

The Raid The SS SS agents raid the farm. Micheline is arrested along with Isabelle. She is sent to Ravensbrück. The Camp In Ravensbrück, Micheline and Isabelle support each other. Micheline is older but strong. The Death March They survive the death march together. Micheline keeps Isabelle alive.

Liberation and Goodbye Liberation and Goodbye from "The Nightingale". The End of the Road The Americans The camp is liberated. Micheline and Isabelle are free. They say goodbye at the hospital.

Liberation and Goodbye from "The Nightingale". The End of the Road The Americans The camp is liberated. Micheline and Isabelle are free. They say goodbye at the hospital.

The End of the Road The Americans The camp is liberated. Micheline and Isabelle are free. They say goodbye at the hospital. The Kiss Isabelle kisses Micheline on the lips. She thanks her for everything. The Return Micheline goes home to Urrugne. She lives to see the peace. She is a hero.

October 1941

October 1944

April 1945