Maison d'Izieu--Mémorial des enfants juifs exterminés, Holocaust memorial museum in Izieu, France
Maison d'Izieu is a memorial museum housed in a building nestled between mountains and the Rhône region, preserving the stories of Jewish children during World War II. The rooms display photographs, letters, and personal objects that offer insight into their lives during this period.
The house was founded in 1943 by Sabine Zlatin as a shelter for Jewish children, offering them temporary safety from persecution. On April 6, 1944, German troops discovered the location and the children sheltered there were deported.
The site is named after its founder Sabine Zlatin and serves today as a place where visitors connect with the stories of the children who sought shelter there. Walking through the rooms, you encounter their presence and understand how this space offered safety to those in desperate need.
The memorial is equipped with various resources for visitors and offers guided tours in multiple languages. School groups and researchers can arrange special visits tailored to their specific needs and interests.
The Documentation Center holds original drawings and writings from the children who lived there, offering direct glimpses into their daily lives. These personal creations give the visit a human dimension and show how the children perceived their world.
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