Maison d'Histoire et de Mémoire d'Ongles
House of History and Memory in a wing of the Ongles château, dedicated to the reception of Harki families in the village in 1962.
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About the museum
The Maison d’Histoire et de Mémoire d’Ongles, or MHeMO, opened in 2008 in a wing of the village château, which belongs to the municipality. The project grew from a wish to honor the Harki families, the residents who welcomed them, and Yvan Durand, who devoted his life to them. Historians and state services supported the initiative, and research was carried out in the departmental archives.
In September 1962, twenty-five Harki families, roughly half the village, arrived in Ongles. They were first housed in military tents, then in prefabricated buildings. After two years they left for Cannes, and a pre-training center for the sons of Harkis took their place.
The permanent exhibition is titled “Ils arrivent demain…” (“They are arriving tomorrow…”), a phrase taken from the mayor’s reply to his deputy when the families arrived. The full exhibition can also be viewed on a digital tablet.
Highlights
- Permanent exhibition “Ils arrivent demain…”
- History of the arrival of Harki families in Ongles in 1962
- Venue set up in a wing of the village château
- Full exhibition viewable on a digital tablet
Permanent exhibition
- Ils arrivent demain… – Permanent exhibition on the arrival of Harki families in Ongles in 1962 and the welcome they received in the village.
- Founded
- 2008
- Operated by
- Association Les Amis de la Maison d'Histoire et de Mémoire d'Ongles
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €4 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €2Holders of the Passeport des musées 04. |
| Children & teens | €4free up to age 11 · Free for children under 12. |
| Groups (10+ people) | €2 per personRate per person for groups of 10 or more. |
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
Only the first floor is accessible to wheelchair users; the full exhibition can be viewed on a digital tablet.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
Access via the D950 and D112a roads. Ongles is 14 km from Forcalquier, 35 km from Manosque and 130 km from Marseille.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café: not available
- Restaurant: not available
No food service at the museum; the La Tonnelle restaurant, a few meters away on the village square, is open every day at lunchtime.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
|---|---|
| Good to know | School visits and study days are offered. |
