Musée de la Grande Guerre du Pays de Meaux, World War I museum in Meaux, France.
The museum spans 7,000 square meters with 3,000 square meters dedicated to permanent exhibitions and 300 square meters for temporary displays.
The museum opened on November 11, 2011, near the sites of the First and Second Battles of the Marne from 1914 and 1918.
The collection includes 75,000 artifacts from World War I, from military equipment to personal items, illustrating both combat and civilian experiences.
The museum operates daily from 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM except Tuesdays, with a free parking lot containing 120 spaces for visitors.
The facility features reconstructed French and German trenches, along with a 1916 field kitchen and vintage aircraft including a Blériot XII-2.
Location: Meaux
Official opening: November 11, 2011
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 09:30-18:30; Tuesday off
Phone: +33160321418
Website: https://museedelagrandeguerre.com
GPS coordinates: 48.97139,2.90417
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:42
The Versailles region and its surroundings feature a notable collection of historic sites, museums, and landscaped areas that showcase centuries of French history. Beyond the famous chateau, visitors can explore sites like the Queen's Hameau in the Versailles park, a rustic retreat of Marie Antoinette, or the Château de Malmaison, which preserves furnishings and decor from the First Empire. The Napoléon III Apartments at the Louvre demonstrate the splendor of the Second Empire, while the Domaine de Marly-le-Roi reflects the grandeur of Louis XIV's reign. Local museums host diverse collections, from Rodin's sculptures displayed in his former private residence to Maurice Denis's symbolist works at the Saint-Germain-en-Laye Priory. The Gustave Moreau Museum holds over 1,300 paintings and 5,000 drawings in the artist's former home. Gardens are also a major draw: Sceaux Park stretches over a mile with 17th-century geometric pathways, while Albert Kahn Gardens offer a journey through Japanese, French, and English landscape styles. These sites allow visitors to explore French cultural history through architecture, decorative arts, and garden art.
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