Musée de la Résistance bretonne, World War II museum in Saint-Marcel, France
The Brittany Resistance Museum spans 1000 square meters and features a central patio marked by a Cross of Lorraine, displaying military artifacts and everyday objects.
On June 18, 1944, Saint-Marcel witnessed a significant battle where 150 SAS paratroopers and 2000 Breton Resistance fighters engaged German forces.
The museum preserves 12,000 objects, with 1,000 selected pieces illustrating daily life under occupation and resistance activities through various displays.
The museum offers guided tours, accepts multiple payment methods, and provides special rates for students, while children under 18 enter free of charge.
The museum includes a recently added scale model of the Lorient submarine base, representing the maritime aspects of regional wartime history.
Location: Saint-Marcel
Inception: June 24, 2013
Official opening: 1984
Operator: d'Oust à Brocéliande communauté
Phone: +33297751690
Website: http://resistance-bretonne.com
GPS coordinates: 47.80381,-2.43173
Latest update: March 7, 2025 11:45
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