Maison du Souvenir – Memory House
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
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
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
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
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
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
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, 1Descriptif 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, 1Descriptif 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
- French
Average duration of the group visit: 01h30
Average duration of the individual visit:01h30
Activities
On site
- Activities
- Conferences
- Temporary exhibitions