Espace mémoriel de la Résistance et de la Déportation
About This Museum
People don't come to this museum for a light-hearted day out; they come to Angoulême to understand a profound and difficult chapter of French history. Tucked away on a quiet street, the Espace Mémoriel tells the powerful, sobering stories of the local Resistance fighters and those deported during WWII. You'll find yourself standing before simple, poignant objects—a faded clandestine newspaper, a worn jacket—that make the past feel intensely personal and real. It’s a quiet, reflective space that manages to feel both somber and deeply inspiring, leaving you with a lasting impression of courage in the face of darkness.
Collection Highlights
The exhibits that hit hardest are often the most humble: handwritten notes passed between Resistance members, a map of local sabotage operations sketched on scrap paper, and the stark photographs that line the walls telling silent stories of immense bravery and loss.
Visitor Information
It's located at 34 Rue de Genève in Angoulême—easy to find but easy to miss if you're not looking for it. Give yourself at least an hour to really absorb everything; it's not a huge place, but you'll want to take your time.
Architecture & Building
Housed in an unassuming building that feels more like a dignified townhouse than a formal institution, which somehow makes the gravity of what's inside even more impactful.
Contact & Location
Address: Espace mémoriel de la Résistance et de la Déportation, 34, Rue de Genève, L'Houmeau, Angoulême, Charente, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France métropolitaine, 16000, France
Phone: +33 5 16 09 68 24
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