A sentence that still resonates in the hearts of French patriots and that made Charles de Gaulle the man of the hour during the Second World War and the Algerian War. Who was Charles de Gaulle really? A visit to his Memorial calls for a true discovery of the character in his intimacy.
To understand this war hero, the Charles de Gaulle Memorial, located in Colombey-les-Deux-Eglises, in the heart of the Grand Est region, is entirely dedicated to him. His life, his career, his accomplishments are exposed through photos, documentary videos and even collector's items. In the building's enclosure, in the middle of the greenery, stands the famous Cross of Lorraine, the monument representing Free France, inaugurated on June 18, 1972 by President Georges Pompidou.
The Memorial offers a permanent exhibition of 1,600 m2 which is not only dedicated to the life of Charles de Gaulle, but also to all the great historical events from 1890 to 1970.
The tour is organized in time sequences to evoke the history of France, because those who have forgotten their past cannot understand the present or the future.
- Average duration 2 hours
- Languages spoken French, English
- Difficulty Suitable for all
- Tourism & Handicap
From 01.02.2022 to 30.12.2022
Gratuit pour les moins de 6 ans.
La visite de la Boisserie (demeure historique du Général De Gaulle) nécessite l’achat d’un billet supplémentaire à 5.50€.
Possibilité de combiner la visite du Mémorial Charles de Gaulles et de la Boisserie pour un tarif de 16€.
Tarif réduit : 11 €
Entrée famille: 40 €
- L'entrée au musée
From May 30 to September 30, 2021, open 7 days a week.
From October 1 to December 30, 2021, 6 days a week, closed on Tuesdays.
Closed on December 24, 25 and 31, 2021.
Annual closing in January.
- 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
52330 Colombey-les-Deux-Églises I'm going by train!
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.
Charming gîte ” Les Rochottes ” (The Rochottes)
Bulles en Escale – La Remise
Le Grand Pré
Gîtes de France Aube – Arrentières – Les Loulous
La Goutte d’Or – Gîtes de France Aube
Bed and breakfast Le Vieux Pressoir
Gîte L’Agapanthe
Bulles en Escale – Le Citadin
