Birthplace of Charles de Gaulle

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Birthplace of Charles de Gaulle, Historical residence museum in Old Lille, France.

The two-story brick building features traditional northern French architecture with period furniture and personal objects from the de Gaulle family collection.

The residence where Charles de Gaulle was born in 1890 belonged to his maternal grandparents and opened as a museum in 1983.

The museum exhibits present the early life of Charles de Gaulle through documents, photographs, and personal items in preserved period rooms.

The museum opens Wednesday through Saturday from 10:00 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 17:00, with Sunday hours from 13:30 to 18:00.

The former tulle factory adjacent to the residence now houses a multimedia center focusing on de Gaulle's military and political career.

Location: Lille

Inception: 1983

Official opening: 1983

Address: 9 rue Princesse 59000

Opening Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 10:00-12:00,14:00-17:00; Sunday 13:30-18:00

Phone: +33359730030

Email: maisondegaulle@lenord.fr

Website: https://maisondegaulle.fr

GPS coordinates: 50.64600,3.05896

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:44

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