Musée d'histoire du 20e siècle – Résistance et Déportation
Musée de France in Estivareilles covering the 20th century and the Resistance, including the fighting of August 1944, in a family-friendly visit.
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About the museum
The museum was founded in 1984 by former members of the Armée secrète de la Loire, forty years after the fighting that liberated the département in August 1944. It was fully renovated in 1999, with a modern and interactive display also designed for young visitors.
It is both a memorial to the battles of Estivareilles and the maquis of the region, and a place that sets contemporary history within the events of the 20th century. Objects, sound recordings, archive images, photographs and videos accompany the visit, which is aimed at the whole family.
The visit includes an area on the 20th century, a feature on Lucien Neuwirth, the honour hall of the Armée secrète de la Loire, a temporary exhibition room and an “Images et sons” room. A C215 street-art trail continues the visit in the village. The museum holds the “Musée de France” label.
Highlights
- Trail through the 20th century across several areas
- Honour hall of the Armée secrète de la Loire
- Feature on Lucien Neuwirth
- Activity booklets for children
- C215 street-art trail in the village
Permanent exhibitions
- Un siècle d’histoires : des progrès et des drames – Trail through the 20th century with witness objects, sound recordings, archive images, photographs and videos.
- Salle d'honneur de l'Armée secrète de la Loire – Area on the Armée secrète de la Loire and on the fighting at Estivareilles in August 1944.
- Lucien Neuwirth, un homme de combats – Feature on Lucien Neuwirth.
- Founded
- 1984
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €4 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | –Special offer for holders of Atooce, Cezam and Alice cards (amount not stated) |
| Children & teens | €2.50free up to age 5 · Children aged 6 to 12: €2.50; free for children under 6. |
| Groups | €3.50 per personAdult groups: €3.50 per person; school groups: €2.50 per pupil. |
| Pass’Forez | €3.50Per person. |
| School group (per pupil) | €2.50 |
| Pass Culture (per pupil) | €2.50 |
| Activity booklet “Mène ton enquête !” (ages 3 to 13) | freeFree. |
The museum is part of the Pass’Forez of the Loire Forez tourist office. Payment in cash, by cheque, or by paper holiday vouchers (chèques-vacances).
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- 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
The Acceslibre platform reports 18 steps to reach the entrance.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Time needed | approx. 1.5 hrs |
|---|---|
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
- Family tours & workshops
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
- Kids’ birthday parties
Activity booklets for ages 3 to 6 (“L’Aventure du 20e siècle”), ages 6 to 13 (“Mène ton enquête !”) and ages 7 to 13 (holiday notebook). During school holidays, an escape game (“Énigmes au Musée”, from age 11) takes place on Wednesday afternoons, by reservation at 04 77 50 29 20. The game can also be booked privately for groups of 8 or more, for example for a birthday. A “Fabrique ta médaille !” workshop is offered by reservation.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Gare
Coach line L13 Saint-Étienne – Saint-Just-Saint-Rambert – Craponne-sur-Arzon, “Gare” stop. TER or TGV to Saint-Étienne.
By car
Free parking
Free car parking along the D 498 departmental road; a bicycle parking area is announced.
By road: Saint-Bonnet-le-Château 6 km, Saint-Étienne 40 km, Le Puy-en-Velay 60 km, Lyon 100 km.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
A shop sells books for children and adults as well as various objects.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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| Good to know | Self-guided visit. An English visitor guide and an English booklet are available at the reception desk. School groups and adult groups are welcomed in the morning or afternoon by reservation. |
