A place linked to the memory of the General
Colombey-les-Deux-Églises is associated with General de Gaulle in French memory. But why Colombey? Halfway between Paris and the garrisons of the East, the village offered the statesman and his family a retreat conducive to reflection and writing.
Enter the intimacy of his office at La Boisserie, his family home. Relive the Great History through the settings and archives of the Charles de Gaulle Memorial. Honour the memory of Free France under the Cross of Lorraine and that of the father of the Fifth Republic at the General's tomb.
Hotels and restaurants will make your visit a memorable one. Discover all our ideas for your stay.
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In the intimacy of the De Gaulle family
It was here, in this former brasserie transformed into a family home, that the man of 18 June retired to think and write.
The first floor is still occupied by the family, and the rest of the house remains as Yvonne de Gaulle left it when she left in 1978.
In the rooms open to visitors — the dining room, living room, library — you step into the private world of General de Gaulle and his family.
Surprised by the exotic touch? The visit is dotted with the personal gifts he received throughout his career!
Charles De Gaulle
General and Leader of Free France, first President of the Fifth Republic
"Whenever possible, we go to our house at La Boisserie. There, to think, I retreat [...] Looking at the horizon of the earth or the immensity of the sky, I restore my serenity."
The imprint of Man, the history of the French...
Designed like the base of the Cross of Lorraine, enter the Charles de Gaulle Memorial to understand the General and explore his memory.
The scenography of the permanent exhibition retraces the Great History through the life of a great man. The sets immerse you in different atmospheres and eras. Films on giant screens, multimedia terminals, sound creations, written commentaries, dioramas, sound and audiovisual archives...
The tour is lively and interactive.
Plan about two hours to explore the many sides of this remarkable figure — writer, leader of Free France, family man, and statesman. Temporary exhibitions about France’s place in the world complete the visit.
Symbol of Free France
Look up!
At 44.30 metres high, the Cross of Lorraine dominates the landscape of Haute-Marne.
It was built in 1972 on the highest point of the village of Colombey-les-Deux-Églises, in accordance with the wishes of General de Gaulle.
To finance this symbol of Free France, a national and international fund-raising campaign was launched.
It raised the 7 million francs needed to purchase the blocks of pink granite from Brittany and the bronze plaques that make up the edifice in tribute to the General.
Charles De Gaulle
General and Leader of Free France, first President of the Fifth Republic
"See that hill. It’s the highest one. A Cross of Lorraine will be erected there when I am dead."
In the footsteps of General de Gaulle
The village of Colombey-les-Deux-Églises is forever linked to the memory of General de Gaulle. In addition to the family property at La Boisserie, visitors can visit his grave in the village cemetery.
Guided tours of the village are available, as are half-day and full-day tours.
Numerous springs and charming paths run through the vast and beautiful forest of Les Dhuits.
Come in early autumn to watch the deer bellow or enjoy a glass of Champagne. The Champagne route starts here!
In Colombey-les-Deux-Églises
During your stay in Colombey-les-Deux-Églises, you will receive a warm welcome from the top-class accommodation and restaurants.
At La Montagne, the 8 rooms and one suite are rated 4 stars. In its three spacious and cosy dining rooms, the restaurant offers the top-of-the-range cuisine of a Michelin-starred chef.
At La Grange du Relais, the facade of this former coaching inn conceals a hotel with swimming pool, 11 contemporary rooms with chic country decor and a restaurant serving local cuisine.
Organise your getaway
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