Oradour-sur-Glane

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Oradour-sur-Glane, Memorial village in Haute-Vienne, France

This preserved village features untouched ruins of buildings, vehicles, and personal belongings from 1944, situated 22 kilometers northwest of Limoges.

On June 10, 1944, German Waffen-SS troops executed 642 inhabitants, including 247 children, and burned the entire settlement during World War II.

The Centre de la Mémoire presents exhibitions, documents, and educational programs that explain the historical context and sequence of events of the massacre.

Visitors can explore the memorial site independently during opening hours, with guided tours available in multiple languages through advance reservation.

The ruins remain exactly as they were found after the 1944 tragedy, following President Charles de Gaulle's decision to preserve them as a national monument.

Location: canton of Saint-Junien-Est

Location: Haute-Vienne

Location: arrondissement of Rochechouart

Elevation above the sea: 268 m

Shares border with: Cieux, Javerdat, Peyrilhac, Saint-Brice-sur-Vienne, Saint-Victurnien, Veyrac

Address: 87520 Oradour-sur-Glane, France 87520 Oradour-sur-Glane

Phone: +33555031001

Email: accueil@oradour-sur-glane.fr

Website: https://oradour-sur-glane.fr

GPS coordinates: 45.93194,1.03167

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:23

Restaurants for all budgets in Poitiers and its surroundings

The restaurants in Poitiers and its surroundings offer a variety of French, international, and regional cuisines. These establishments use local products from the Vienne region and adapt their menus to the seasons. Options include gourmet restaurants in historic buildings, traditional bistros, and venues specializing in world cuisines.

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