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Charles de Gaulle Memorial, War memorial in Colombey-les-Deux-Églises, France.

The Charles de Gaulle Memorial spans 4,000 square meters at the base of the Cross of Lorraine, featuring 1,600 square meters of exhibition space.

The memorial stands where General Charles de Gaulle received German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer in September 1958, marking a turning point in French-German relations.

The permanent exhibition includes 50 audiovisual installations, 1,000 photographs, 40 maps, and 240 graphic panels depicting de Gaulle's military and political career.

Visitors can access the memorial daily except Tuesdays, from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM between October and March, and from 9:30 AM to 7:00 PM from May to September.

The memorial incorporates a panoramic elevator that takes visitors to the second floor, where the chronological journey through de Gaulle's life begins.

Location: Colombey les Deux Églises

Inception: October 11, 2008

Address: Mémorial Charles de Gaulle 52330

Website: http://cn.memorial-charlesdegaulle.fr

GPS coordinates: 48.22420,4.87915

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:39

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