It was there that, on 18 June 1944, a battle was fought against the German occupiers by 2,000 maquisards supported by 150 Free French paratroopers and the local population. This battle was followed by terrible reprisals which have left a lasting mark on the collective memory.
Located on the very site of the fighting, the Breton Resistance Museum invites you to discover, in a 1000 m² exhibition, the daily life of the Bretons under the occupation and their involvement in the Army of Shadows...
It was there that, on 18 June 1944, a battle was fought against the German occupiers by 2,000 maquisards supported by 150 Free French paratroopers and the local population. This battle was followed by terrible reprisals which have left a lasting mark on the collective memory.
Located on the very site of the fighting, the Breton Resistance Museum invites you to discover, in a 1000 m² exhibition, the daily life of the Bretons under the occupation and their involvement in the Army of Shadows until the fighting at the Liberation. A historical and educational visit for the whole family, which makes everyone aware of the "duty to remember"...
Recognised as a "Musée de France", the recently renovated Museum of the Resistance in Brittany promises an educational and moving visit to the heart of History.