Resistance and Deportation History Centre
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Resistance and Deportation History Centre - by Pierre Verrier (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Description
The Resistance and Deportation History Centre documents the French resistance and the deportation and genocide of Jewish people during WW2. It is located in Lyon, in a building designed at the end of the 19th century to prepare health professionals for the French army but that was temporarily used as the Gestapo's regional HQs during the German occupation. The museum displays a mix of photographs, propaganda posters, audio-visual testimonies and focuses on the resistance in Lyon. There are also temporary exhibitions relating to genocides and human rights, and a documentation centre with over 27,000 books and newspapers.
Access & Transport
Address: 14 avenue Berthelot in the 7th arrondissement The "Centre Berthelot — Sciences Po Lyon" tram station (T2) is next to the museum and station "Quai Claude Bernard" (T1) is 300m north Buses 34 and 60 stop at "Pont Gallieni" on Av. Leclerc, a short 2mins walk to the museum as well. In addition, the Jean-Macé station (TER, metro B and tram T2) is 500m to the east and Lyon Perrache (T1, T2, TER, TGV and Intercités) is 900m across Pont Gallieni
Instructions & Recommendations
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Environmental & Social
We deem this activity environmentally neutral and socially positive for its educative, memorial and documentation / preservation aspects
Conclusion
The museum and documentation center does a good job of explaining broad concepts such as the Occupation, Resistance, Deportment and Repression in the context of Lyon, which makes it easier to grasp and empathise with for visitors. Not a highlight for those with very limited time but an excellent cultural activity nonetheless
Key positive
Educational content and also acts as a memorial
Content is both specific to Lyon but is relevant for the whole of Europe
Easy to reach by public transport
Key negative
More interactive exhibits would help to engage the younger ones
Lack of other tourist attractions nearby
No audio-guide in languages other than French?
Suitability
Best for adults and children >12yrs old who have some background historical knowledge. Accessible to visitors with reduced mobility
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
June 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 30m
est. visit time:1h 30m
Monday -
Tuesday -
Wednesday10:00 - 18:00
Thursday10:00 - 18:00
Friday10:00 - 18:00
Saturday10:00 - 18:00
Sunday10:00 - 18:00