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Visit to the Charles de Gaulle Memorial
No surrender! It's a phrase that still resonates in the hearts of French patriots, and made Charles de Gaulle the right man for the job during the Second World War and the Algerian War. Who really was Charles de Gaulle? A visit to his Memorial invites you to discover him in all his intimacy.
To help you understand this war hero, the Charles de Gaulle Memorial in Colombey-les-Deux-Eglises, in the heart of the Grand Est region of France, is entirely dedicated to him. His life, career and achievements are on display, with photos, documentary videos and even collectors' items. The building is surrounded by greenery, and features the famous Croix de Lorraine, the monument to Free France inaugurated on June 18, 1972 by President Georges Pompidou.
The Memorial features a 1,600 m2 permanent exhibition dedicated not only to the life of Charles de Gaulle, but also to all major historical events from 1890 to 1970.
The tour is organized in time sequences to evoke the history of France. Yes, because those who have forgotten their past cannot understand the present, nor grasp the future.
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Average duration 2 hours
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Languages spoken French, English
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Difficulty Suitable for all
Prices & opening times
Offer valid
From 01.02.2022 to 30.12.2024
Prices
Free for children under 6.
To visit La Boisserie (General De Gaulle’s historic home), purchase an additional ticket for €5.50.
The Charles de Gaulles Memorial and La Boisserie can be combined for €16.
Reduced rate : 11 €
Family admission: €40
What’s included
- L'entrée au musée
Opening times
May 1 to September 30, open 7 days a week, 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
October 1 to December 30, 6d/7, 10am to 5:30pm, closed Tuesdays.
Closed on December 24, 25 and 31.
Annual closure in January.
Highlights
- Une rencontre avec Charles de Gaulle dans son intimité
- Un rendez-vous avec l’histoire du vingtième siècle
- Exposition temporaire "Charles de Gaulle, fragments d'une épopée" exposition nationale des peintres des armées
Champagne
Route du Mémorial
52330 Colombey-les-Deux-Églises I'm going by train!
52330 Colombey-les-Deux-Églises I'm going by train!
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About
SE Mémorial Charles de Gaulle
Much more than a traditional presentation of the Man of June 18 or of the first President of the Fifth Republic, the Memorial is a true rendezvous with the history of the twentieth century and a meeting with Charles de Gaulle in his intimacy.
Designed like the base of the Cross of Lorraine, the building places Charles de Gaulle's character at the heart of modernity and in the landscapes of Colombey-les-Deux-Eglises, which he particularly liked.
It was in this commune that he chose to settle with his family in 1934 and that he made history by receiving Chancellor Konrad Adenauer in his family home in September 1958.
His family home, La Boisserie, has been open to the public for several decades, but Colombey-les-Deux-Eglises lacked a place to understand the character.
The Charles de Gaulle Memorial fulfills this role and completes a memorial trail dedicated to the most illustrious Frenchman of the 20th century.
site la Montagne
52330 Colombey-les-Deux-Églises
52330 Colombey-les-Deux-Églises
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03 25 30 90 80
www.memorial-charlesdegaulle.fr
Eco-responsible labels and certifications for this establishment
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