Alsace-Moselle Memorial
About This Museum
People come to the Alsace-Moselle Memorial not just for history, but to understand the profound human story of a region torn between France and Germany. You don't just read about it; you feel the claustrophobia walking through a replica air-raid shelter and sense the whiplash of changing national identities. It's an incredibly moving, multi-sensory journey that focuses on the lives of ordinary people caught in the tides of 20th-century conflict. I left not just more informed, but deeply connected to the resilient spirit of Alsace.
Collection Highlights
The full-scale reconstruction of an underground shelter is unforgettable, but so is the segment of the Maginot Line you can explore. The exhibits on forced conscription of Alsatian men into the German army are particularly powerful and personal.
Visitor Information
It's easy to spend half a day here, so give yourself time. The audio guide is fantastic for adding personal stories, and it's located just a short drive from Strasbourg.
Architecture & Building
The building itself is modern and almost stark from the outside, which makes the immersive, carefully reconstructed environments inside all the more impactful.
Contact & Location
Address: Aux résistants du Toulois morts pour la libération de la France, Avenue Colonel Gilbert Grandval, Saint-Mansuy, Toul, Meurthe-et-Moselle, Grand Est, France métropolitaine, 54200, France
Phone: +33 3 88 47 45 50
Website: Visit Website
