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
From converted industrial spaces to historical buildings, Lille offers numerous photography locations away from main tourist sites. The city features Art Nouveau architecture, Gothic monuments, cultural venues in former factories, and green spaces. Notable spots include the Art Deco swimming pool museum in Roubaix, the modern art museum LaM, and the Wazemmes market district.
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