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Maison du Souvenir – Memory House

Maison du Souvenir – Memory House à MAILLÉ © 3

Memory House - On 25th August 1944, while Paris celebrated its liberation, 124 inhabitants of the village were tracked down and massacred by German troops. It's an innovative place of remembrance where culture and education mingle. Temporary exhibitions.

Opening times

From 01/12/2024 to 31/12/2024

Opening days :

  • monday from 10h30 to 13h00 and from 14h00 to 18h00
  • wednesday from 10h30 to 13h00 and from 14h00 to 18h00
  • thursday from 10h30 to 13h00 and from 14h00 to 18h00
  • friday from 10h30 to 13h00 and from 14h00 to 18h00
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From 01/01/2025 to 31/03/2025

Opening days :

  • monday from 10h30 to 13h00 and from 14h00 to 18h00
  • wednesday from 10h30 to 13h00 and from 14h00 to 18h00
  • thursday from 10h30 to 13h00 and from 14h00 to 18h00
  • friday from 10h30 to 13h00 and from 14h00 to 18h00
From 01/04/2025 to 30/11/2025

Opening days :

  • monday from 10h30 to 13h00 from 14h00 to 18h00
  • wednesday from 10h30 to 13h00 from 14h00 to 18h00
  • thursday from 10h30 to 13h00 from 14h00 to 18h00
  • friday from 10h30 to 13h00 from 14h00 to 18h00
  • saturday from 10h30 to 13h00 from 14h00 to 18h00
  • sunday from 14h00 to 18h00
From 01/12/2025 to 31/12/2025

Opening days :

  • monday from 10h30 to 13h00 and from 14h00 to 18h00
  • wednesday from 10h30 to 13h00 and from 14h00 to 18h00
  • thursday from 10h30 to 13h00 and from 14h00 to 18h00
  • friday from 10h30 to 13h00 and from 14h00 to 18h00

Certification labels

  • Qualité Tourisme
  • Accueil Vélo site de visite et de loisirs
  • Hearing handicap
  • Mental handicap
  • Motor handicap
  • Visual handicap
  • Private museum

Prices & Payment methods

  • Full adult price : 6,40€
  • Group rate : 5,40€
  • Discount rate : 3,20€
  • Other rates : 1,90€
  • Group rate : 6,40€

Payment methods

  • Debit cards
  • Cheques
  • Cash
  • Money transfer

Description

Description of heritage

  • Descriptif du centre d'interprétation
    On August 25th 1944, while Paris was celebrating the liberation, 124 inhabitants of the Maillé village were killed by the retreating Nazi troops. Combining culture and education, the Maison du Souvenir invites visitors to go beyond this tragic civilian massacre. With over 250 documents, objects and films, this living memorial also relates the history of the Resistance in Touraine and in France. On the 25th of August 1944, whilst Paris was celebrating its liberation, 124 inhabitants of the village were hunted down and massacred by german troops. 'La Maison du Souvenir' is an innovative memorial site where culture and pedagogy come together. Temporary exhibitions on the theme; the fate of civilian populations in times of war. On August 25th 1944, while Paris was celebrating the liberation, 1

  • Descriptif du parc et jardin
    On August 25th 1944, while Paris was celebrating the liberation, 124 inhabitants of the Maillé village were killed by the retreating Nazi troops. Combining culture and education, the Maison du Souvenir invites visitors to go beyond this tragic civilian massacre. With over 250 documents, objects and films, this living memorial also relates the history of the Resistance in Touraine and in France. On the 25th of August 1944, whilst Paris was celebrating its liberation, 124 inhabitants of the village were hunted down and massacred by german troops. 'La Maison du Souvenir' is an innovative memorial site where culture and pedagogy come together. Temporary exhibitions on the theme; the fate of civilian populations in times of war. On August 25th 1944, while Paris was celebrating the liberation, 1

  • Descriptif du musée
    On the 25th of August 1944, whilst Paris was celebrating its liberation, 124 inhabitants of the village were hunted down and massacred by german troops. 'La Maison du Souvenir' is an innovative memorial site where culture and pedagogy come together. Temporary exhibitions on the theme; the fate of civilian populations in times of war.

  • Descriptif du site et monument historique
    On August 25th 1944, while Paris was celebrating the liberation, 124 inhabitants of the Maillé village were killed by the retreating Nazi troops. Combining culture and education, the Maison du Souvenir invites visitors to go beyond this tragic civilian massacre. With over 250 documents, objects and films, this living memorial also relates the history of the Resistance in Touraine and in France.

Spoken languages

  • French
  • English
  • German

Services

  • Interactive terminal
  • Shop

Facilities

  • Picnic area
  • Shop
  • Luggage storage
  • Hall hire
  • Parking
  • Film projection room
  • Fully equipped meeting room
  • Wifi
  • Bus parking

Accessibility

  • On the 25th of August 1944, whilst Paris was celebrating its liberation, 124 inhabitants of the village were hunted down and massacred by german troops. 'La Maison du Souvenir' is an innovative memorial site where culture and pedagogy come together. Temporary exhibitions on the theme; the fate of civilian populations in times of war.
  • Handicap access

Group

Groups accepted

  • Maximum group size: 100
  • Minimum group size: 10

Visit

Languages of the visit :
  • French

Average duration of the group visit: 01h30
Average duration of the individual visit:01h30

Activities

On site

  • Activities
  • Conferences
  • Temporary exhibitions

Location

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