MaquiStory
Small Resistance museum installed since 2013 in the chapel of Saint-Marcoult in Silly, devoted to the maquisards of the Second World War.
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About the museum
MaquiStory occupies the chapel of Saint-Marcoult, a small village sanctuary built in 1792 that was for a long time a place of pilgrimage. The hamlet played an important role in the Resistance during the Second World War: the maquisards of the Silly woods found support among the inhabitants, who also hid airmen and men evading forced labour. A monument to the Secret Army stands in front of the chapel.
Since June 2013 the chapel has housed a historial (history centre) of the Resistance and the Second World War. Its design puts people first: it evokes the resistance fighters and their everyday lives through collection objects and audiovisual accounts. Among other things, there is a German aerial camera linked to the bombing of Enghien, clandestine press, personal objects and helmets, but deliberately no weapons.
The visit can continue outdoors with a signposted sound walk of about 5 km starting at the chapel, which follows the course of a parachute drop in real time.
Highlights
- Historial of the Resistance in a village chapel dating from 1792
- German aerial camera linked to the bombing of Enghien
- Clandestine press, personal objects and helmets, without weapons
- Sound walk of the Maquis de Saint-Marcoult (about 5 km)
- Historical escape game and family photo rally
Permanent exhibition
- Historial de la Résistance et de la Seconde Guerre mondiale – Route through the Saint-Marcoult chapel on the resistance fighters of the Silly maquis, with collection objects and audiovisual accounts.
- Founded
- 2013
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €3 |
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| Reduced | €2Seniors |
| Seniors | €2 |
Free admission to the museum on presentation of the card completed with the thematic orienteering course.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
Photo rally and historical escape game in the museum, from age 8, on opening days. Families play resistance fighters and solve puzzles to complete their mission.
Getting there & parking
Chapel of Saint-Marcoult, rue Saint-Marcoult, opposite number 66, in Silly.
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Plan your visit
| Good to know | Sound walk of the Maquis de Saint-Marcoult: a signposted route of about 5 km starting at the chapel; the audio capsules can be listened to with the free Cirkwi app. A thematic orienteering course and a treasure hunt are also offered on the municipality's website. |
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