Sigmaringen enclave

The flag of France, used by both Vichy France (Axis) and the Provisional Government of the French Republic (Allies).
Sigmaringen Castle, where the Vichy government was located from 1944–1945.

The Sigmaringen enclave, also called the French Governmental Commission for the Defense of National Interests, was a Government-in-exile of the remnants of the Vichy government that relocated to Sigmaringen Castle Germany after most of France was liberated by the allies in September 1944. The government remained there until the allies entered Sigmaringen in April 1945.

References

  1. ↑ Fawcett, Kirstin (2021-03-18). "The Vichy Regime's Bizarre Final Months in a German Castle". HistoryNet. Retrieved 2026-09-01.