La Croix de Lorraine

La Croix de Lorraine

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If one day, after me, we want to mark this place, this is the place to do it, but very simply, no statue... perhaps a Cross of Lorraine", a quote from General de Gaulle. This is how the Cross of Lorraine was built in Colombey les Deux Eglises, according to the plans of architects Nebingen and Mosser, on La Montagne at an altitude of 397m, from 25 January to 6 May 1972. The inauguration took place on 18 June 1972 in the presence of President Pompidou, the De Gaulle family and a huge crowd. To finance the project, a national and international subscription campaign was launched, raising 7 million francs. 63 countries responded. Some technical information: height: 44.3 m width of arms: 19.16 and 14.12 m for a height of 4.04 m approximate weight: 1500 tonnes weight without foundations: 950 tonnes 36,525 paving stones 1,638 slabs of pink granite The Cross of Lorraine was calculated for winds blowing at 150 km/h.

Practical information

  • Welcoming people with disabilities

Museum theme(s)

  • History

  • Military

  • War memories

Site theme(s)

  • Memorial

  • Historical site and monument

Equipment

  • Shop

  • Sale of local products

Services

  • Auditorium

  • Car park

  • Restaurant

  • Fully equipped meeting room

  • Exhibition hall

  • Terrace

Activities

  • Conferences

  • Temporary exhibitions

Documentation languages

  • German

  • English

  • French

  • Dutch

Groups

  • Coach parking

  • Privatization not possible

  • Groups accepted

Visits

Groups

  • Guided tours available upon request

  • Self-guided tours available upon request

Individuals

  • Guided tours available upon request

  • Self-guided tours available upon request

Languages ​​spoken

  • German

  • English

  • French

Panel languages

  • German

  • English

  • French

Audio Language

  • English

  • French

Prices

Payment methods : Credit card

  • Base rate - full rate adult Visit with the Charles de Gaulle Memorial. 13.50€
  • Child rate with the possibility of borrowing an audio guide for for young visitors. Free for children under 6. 8€
  • Reduced rate veterans, severely disabled war veterans, students, jobseekers, disabled persons on presentation of proof of entitlement. 11€
  • Guided tour rate Depending on the visit, the group and the language spoken. 75€ at120€
  • Group rate Rates per person for groups of 15 people minimum. Free admission for the group leader and for visiting bus drivers (1 free admission for every 20 participants). 6€ at11€
  • Reduced rate Single ticket for the "Parcours de Gaulle": La Boisserie, the Charles de Gaulle Memorial and the Croix de Lorraine (€15 for concessions*) 16.50€

Date and times

  • Lundi :

    of 09h30 at 19h00

  • Mardi :

    of 09h30 at 19h00

  • Mercredi :

    of 09h30 at 19h00

  • Jeudi :

    of 09h30 at 19h00

  • Vendredi :

    of 09h30 at 19h00

  • Samedi :

    of 09h30 at 19h00

  • Dimanche :

    of 09h30 at 19h00

  • Lundi :

    of 10h00 at 17h30

  • Mardi :

    closed

  • Mercredi :

    of 10h00 at 17h30

  • Jeudi :

    of 10h00 at 17h30

  • Vendredi :

    of 10h00 at 17h30

  • Samedi :

    of 10h00 at 17h30

  • Dimanche :

    of 10h00 at 17h30

  • Lundi :

    of 10h00 at 17h30

  • Mardi :

    closed

  • Mercredi :

    of 10h00 at 17h30

  • Jeudi :

    of 10h00 at 17h30

  • Vendredi :

    of 10h00 at 17h30

  • Samedi :

    of 10h00 at 17h30

  • Dimanche :

    of 10h00 at 17h30

  • Lundi :

    of 10h00 at 17h30

  • Mardi :

    of 10h00 at 17h30

  • Mercredi :

    of 10h00 at 17h30

  • Jeudi :

    of 10h00 at 17h30

  • Vendredi :

    of 10h00 at 17h30

  • Samedi :

    of 10h00 at 17h30

  • Dimanche :

    of 10h00 at 17h30

Annual closure : 25/12 and from 30/12 to 31/01

Access

Rue des Vignes
Mémorial Charles de Gaulle
52330

Contact

Languages ​​spoken:

  • French

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