Musée de la Résistance du Mont-Mouchet
Resistance museum on the site of the Mont-Mouchet maquis, with a family-friendly staged route and memory trails in the forest.
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About the museum
In spring 1944, Mont-Mouchet was one of France’s five major maquis. The resistance fighters aimed to prevent the German army, stationed in the south, from advancing north toward Normandy. The site became a major place of Resistance memory in Auvergne, with a memorial and several discovery trails in the state forest (forêt domaniale).
The museum occupies a building owned by the Auvergne Region, while the collections belong to CODURA. It is managed by the PETR Pays de Lafayette. A renewed exhibition design guides visitors through the great events of this dark period, following the story of two comic-strip characters, Lucien and Pierrot, who join the maquis.
The route is based on authentic objects, documents, photographs and a film of about thirty minutes. It is aimed at adults and children alike and is suited to family visits.
Highlights
- Mont-Mouchet maquis, one of France’s five major maquis
- Staging with the comic-strip characters Lucien and Pierrot
- Authentic objects, documents, photographs and a film of about 30 minutes
- Memorial and discovery trails in the state forest (forêt domaniale)
- Free parking, picnic tables in the clearing
Permanent exhibition
- Parcours scénographique sur le maquis du Mont-Mouchet – Route with authentic objects, documents, photographs and a film recounting the events of 1944 at Mont-Mouchet through two comic-strip characters.
- Operated by
- PETR Pays de Lafayette (gestion) ; bâtiment propriété de la Région, collections propriété de la CODURA
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €6 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €5Groups of 20 people and over |
| Children & teens | €3Rate for children and school groups. |
| Groups (20+ people) | €5 per personUnguided free visit from 20 people. Guided tours by a guide are charged in addition to the admission fee. |
| Guide for a group (half day) | €140In addition to the admission fee. |
| Guide for a group (full day) | €220In addition to the admission fee. |
The museum accepts neither bank cards nor ANCV holiday vouchers. Payment methods listed by the tourist office: check, cash, Pass’Région Jeunes and Pass Culture.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
The route follows two comic-strip characters and is designed for family visits. A children’s puzzle game can be downloaded. Discovery trails start near the museum.
Getting there & parking
By car
Free parking
Free paved parking for cars and coaches. Parking on grass areas is prohibited.
The museum is at Mont-Mouchet, in the Margeride state forest (forêt domaniale de la Margeride), in Auvers.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
Tables and benches for picnics in the clearing. Dry toilets in the undergrowth, open from May 1 to September 30.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
|---|---|
| Audio guide | yes (FR, EN) |
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | An audio guide in French and English can be downloaded on site. A children’s puzzle-investigation game can be downloaded from the museum’s website. Groups can book a guided tour as well as a memory circuit on the site. Fires, camping and bivouacking are prohibited around the museum. |
