Museum of Resistance in Limoges, History museum in Limoges, France
The Museum of Resistance occupies 1400 square meters within the former Couvent des Sœurs-de-la-Providence, featuring two permanent exhibition halls displaying 800 historical pieces.
The museum stands in a 17th and 18th-century convent building, which received historical monument status recognition in 1946 for its architectural significance.
The permanent collection presents detailed documentation, personal objects, and testimonies that tell stories of local resistance efforts during World War II.
The facility includes an educational room for school activities, a documentation center for researchers, and maintains full accessibility for visitors with disabilities.
Researchers can access original documents and records in the documentation center, which contains extensive archives about regional resistance movements.
Location: Limoges
Website: http://ville-limoges.fr/index.php/fr/culture/les-structures-culturelles/le-musee-de-la-resistance
GPS coordinates: 45.83040,1.26602
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:08
Located in central France, Limoges contains medieval streets, Gothic architecture and notable landmarks. The city features the Saint-Étienne Cathedral with its stained glass windows, the Beaux-Arts railway station, and historic bridges spanning the Vienne River. Museums display porcelain collections and medieval enamels, while gardens and parks provide natural settings.
Limoges Cathedral
176 m
Abbey of Saint Martial, Limoges
495 m
Jardin botanique de l'Evêché
355 m
Pavillon du Verdurier de Limoges
392 m
Saint-Étienne bridge
397 m
Musée de l'Évêché de Limoges
268 m
Church of St. Pierre du Queyroix
370 m
Siège du cercle de l'Union et Turgot de Limoges
186 m
Four à porcelaine des Casseaux
541 m
Abbaye Sainte-Marie de la Règle
212 m
Abbey Saint-Augustin-lès-Limoges
502 m
Pont Neuf
553 m
Cité des métiers et des arts de Limoges
217 m
Monument aux morts 1870-1871 de Limoges
286 m
Khatchkar of Limoges
307 m
Couvent des Sœurs-de-la-Providence
34 m
Hôtel Bourdeau de Lajudie
501 m
Église Saint-Jean de Limoges
132 m
Hôtel Naurissart
455 m
Hôtel Muret
540 m
Rue du Consulat
551 m
Souterrain de la Régle
232 m
Palais épiscopal de Limoges
220 m
Chapelle de l'ancien collège des Jésuites de Limoges
317 m
Chapelle de Sainte-Marie de la Règle de Limoges
187 m
Maison, 14 rue Raspail
238 m
Maison, 25 rue Raspail
256 m
Maison, 22 boulevard de la Cité
207 mReviews
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