Musée de la Résistance et de la Déportation, World War II museum in Pau, France.
The museum displays collections of objects, documents, posters and models illustrating French resistance and deportation during World War II.
Former resistance members and deportees established this museum to document the events that occurred in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques during German occupation.
The museum schedules documentary screenings and meetings with veterans to transmit direct testimonies to new generations.
Individual visits take place on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM, while groups can book slots from Monday to Friday.
The permanent exhibition about the Righteous Among the Nations highlights the actions of people who protected their fellow citizens during the occupation period.
Location: Pau
Address: 4 4 Rue Despourrins 64000 Pau 64000 Pau
Opening Hours: Sábado 14:00-18:00
Phone: +33559728384
GPS coordinates: 43.29929,-0.36665
Latest update: March 6, 2025 18:14
The historical monuments of Pau reflect its royal past. The 14th-century castle, birthplace of Henry IV, overlooks the city. The Boulevard des Pyrénées offers a view of the mountain range. The Palais Beaumont, the Museum of Fine Arts, and the Bernadotte birthplace house present local history and art. Religious buildings, historical squares, and the funicular illustrate urban development. The city also has natural spaces and sports facilities, including the racetrack and the motor racing circuit.
Funiculaire de Pau
762 m
Palais Beaumont
648 m
Église Saint-Martin de Pau
737 m
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Pau
249 m
Église Saint-Jacques de Pau
481 m
Les Halles
195 m
Parc Beaumont
663 m
Hôtel de ville de Pau
618 m
Musée Bernadotte
529 m
Église Notre-Dame de Pau
615 m
Temple protestant de Pau
321 m
Horizons Palois
696 m
Chapelle Saint-Louis-de-Gonzague de Pau
384 m
Église Saint-André de Pau
424 m
Parc Beaumont
662 m
Hôtel Bourdier de Beauregard
756 m
Hôtel de Bayard
630 m
Office de Tourisme
635 m
Médiathèque André Labarrère
185 m
Le Tour des Géants
757 m
Boulevard des Pyrénées
638 m
Bernadotte Museum
522 m
Salut noble Béarn
593 m
Maréchal Bosquet
243 m
L'Esclavage
589 m
The Spring
389 m
Fablab de Pau
26 m
Chapelle de la Persévérance
751 mReviews
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