Musée des Chasseurs Ardennais
Museum of the Chasseurs Ardennais regiment in the Roi Albert camp in Marche-en-Famenne: chronological display and video; visits by appointment only.
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About the museum
The Chasseurs Ardennais regiment was created in 1933; the association that perpetuates its memory, the Fraternelle royale, was founded in 1945. The museum was born around 1970 from the idea of a hall of honour within the 3rd Battalion, modelled on a tradition room seen among French Alpine chasseurs. It was officially inaugurated on 19 May 1972.
When the 3rd Battalion was disbanded in 1994, its collections were transferred to Marche-en-Famenne, to the 1st Battalion, which made a former canteen available. After eighteen months of work, the new museum opened to the public in December 1995; it was now to represent all the tradition units of the Chasseurs Ardennais. From 1998, a team of volunteers made the display cases that give it its present form.
The museum is located in the Roi Albert military camp. For property and investments, it depends on the Fraternelle; its custody and management are the responsibility of the regiment's commanding officer. A team of civilian and military guides accompanies visitors.
Highlights
- Illustrated chronological display on the history and combat record of the regiment
- Video presentation of about twenty minutes in French and Dutch
- Visits with a team of civilian and military guides
- Located in the Roi Albert military camp: visits by appointment only
Permanent exhibition
- Parcours historique du régiment des Chasseurs Ardennais – Richly illustrated chronological display on the life and combat record of the regiment, preceded by a video presentation.
- Founded
- 1972
- Operated by
- Fraternelle royale des Chasseurs Ardennais (garde et gestion : régiment des Chasseurs Ardennais)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €2 |
|---|---|
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 11 · Free for children under 12. |
| Groups | –Discount for groups (amount not specified). |
Free admission for Chasseurs Ardennais. Donations to the museum are accepted.
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Getting there & parking
Entrance via the Roi Albert military camp, Chaussée de Liège 65, in Marche-en-Famenne.
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Visit by appointment, with a video presentation of about twenty minutes (French and Dutch). The museum is located in a military camp: access arrangements are to be confirmed when the appointment is booked. Visits in French and Dutch. |
