MUSÉE DE LA RÉSISTANCE
The museum has a permanent exhibition on the hostages shot on 22 October 1941, including Guy Môquet.
The Musée de la Résistance, created in 2001 by the Amicale de Châteaubriant, is housed in part of the old farmhouse at the entrance to the Carrière des fusillés site. A large collection of archives and sensitive objects presents and perpetuates the history and memory of the French Resistance.A temporary exhibition based on the theme of the National Resistance and Deportation Competition is renewed each year on the first floor of the museum.
The programme of events can be found on the museum's website and Facebook page.
Guided tours at 10am on Fridays during school holidays - Dates 2026: 20 and 27 February - 17 and 24 April - 03, 10, 17, 24 and 31 July - 07, 14, 21 and 28 August - 23 and 30 October. With a cultural mediator or a volunteer guide - Free - no registration required - Meet at 10 am at the museum reception desk.
Museum open from September to June: Wednesdays and Saturdays from 2pm to 5pm and in July and August: Tuesday to Saturday from 2pm to 6pm.
Participation in national events:
16 May 2026: European Museum Night
30 May 2026: National Resistance Day
19 and 20 September 2026: European Heritage Days
Practical information
Opening times
Open all year round
Museum theme
History
Museum for children
Access to the free site
Yes
Location
Spoken language
English
French
Services
Shop
Further information
Groups accepted from 15 to 40 persons
Pets allowed (animaux de petite taille)
Rates and payment methods
Payment methods
Cheques and postal orders
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