Valmy 1792 Historical Center – Free admission

Do you love history and culture? Embark on an immersive adventure at the Valmy 1792 Historical Center! Thanks to touch tables and interactive technology, relive the electrifying intensity of the Battle of Valmy, the historic face-off that saved the French Revolution and changed the course of history. Get a front-row seat to an extraordinary spectacle, where the echoes of the past are still being felt.

Let yourself be drawn into this interactive world, where history comes to life. Browse the tactile tables, watch the paintings come to life and embark on a journey through time to the heart of the Battle of Valmy. Watch with eyes wide open as the Bastille is set ablaze, Danton rises to the rostrum and General Kellermann becomes a hero on that memorable day.

Admire the Gribeauval, the rare cannon that played a crucial role in the victory of the French troops, and witness the movement of the troops, thanks to a large animated model. The past comes back to life so vividly that you can almost hear the deafening crash of artillery and smell the mix of gunpowder, sweat and fear, as if you were there!

Take advantage of your visit to the Valmy 1792 Historical Center to discover the Valmy 1792 battle site, which is freely accessible. There’s no time limit, but you should allow around 1 hour for the self-guided tour of the historic center, and 20 minutes or so to discover the battle site and the Valmy mill from the outside.

Suitable for everyone, this activity is sure to arouse the curiosity of young and old alike. And to ensure that everyone can enjoy it, the site has been equipped with an elevator for people with reduced mobility.

So don’t miss out on this exceptional opportunity and book your place on this exciting journey through history! You’ll leave with your eyes filled with wonder, your heart filled with emotion and, if you wish, with a precious memorial treasure, carefully selected from the Centre Historique souvenir store.