Historial Charles de Gaulle, History museum in Les Invalides, Paris, France.
The Historial Charles de Gaulle is a modern museum situated beneath the Cour de la Valeur at Les Invalides, spreading across roughly 1,500 square meters (16,000 square feet). It presents this leader's life and decisions through audiovisual content and interactive elements throughout the exhibition spaces.
The museum was created in 2004 under former President Jacques Chirac because Paris lacked a dedicated memorial space for this historical figure. This establishment filled a gap in remembering a key figure in French history.
The museum demonstrates how French people viewed de Gaulle as a symbol of their nation and how his actions shaped their country's path. Visitors experience through documents and recordings how this leader embodied France during its most difficult moments.
Upon entering, visitors receive an automatic audio system with infrared sensors that guides them through the exhibition. The narration is available in French and English, allowing the public to explore at their own pace.
A roughly 25-minute film uses advanced technology to tell this leader's biography in eight different languages. This allows an international audience to follow his life story in an accessible way.
Location: 7th arrondissement of Paris
Inception: November 9, 2004
Architects: Alain Moatti
Official opening: February 22, 2008
Architectural style: modern architecture
Part of: Musée de l'Armée, Les Invalides
Address: 129, rue de Grenelle
Website: https://musee-armee.fr
GPS coordinates: 48.85694,2.31278
Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:05
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