Museum of the Great War in Meaux
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Museum of the Great War in Meaux - by Valerie Delouis on Google
Description
The Museum of the Great War in Meaux (in French: Musée de la Grande Guerre du pays de Meaux) is dedicated to the First World War ("WW1"). It is in Meaux, 50km to the East of Paris, in the department of Seine et Marne - close to two significant battlefields. The building was designed by Christophe Lab. The creation of the museum followed the acquisition of the private collection of Jean-Pierre Verney (an historian specialist of WW1) in 2005 and its objective is to document and share the history of the conflict. Visitors can for instance see various armoured vehicles used during the war and the reconstitution of two enemy trenches separated by a no man's land.
Access & Transport
Address: Rue Lazare Ponticelli, 77100 Meaux By public transport from Paris, take Line P in Gare de l'Est until Meaux an then take bus G By car, take the A4 expressway and at exit 2 get on the A140 then D360 towards Meaux. The museum is on the north-eastern side of Meaux, as you head towards Varreddes https://www.museedelagrandeguerre.com/en/accessibility-visitors-with-disabilities/
Instructions & Recommendations
We suggest taking the opportunity of being there to visit Meaux, including Saint Stephen Cathedral and the Episcopal Palace. Alternatively, Le Vallee Village outlet mall is only 23km (just south of Disneyland).
Environmental & Social
No environmental data but we do not see this activity as having a high environmental impact. Positive from a social perspective as it helps spread culture and document historical events.
Conclusion
This is a museum that will reward those making the journey there and interested in historical events. The various exhibits are well laid-out and executed which makes it one of the very best venues documenting WW1. Our main grief is that it is too focused on recording and sharing facts and not enough on highlighting the tragedy and horror that war really is - which could then be leveraged to pacific ends because war is seldom, if ever, the only and best answer.
Key positive
Engaging exhibits for all ages
Extensive collection
Key negative
May not be sufficiently critical of the conflict itself
Suitability
Suitable for all ages and accessible for visitors with reduced mobility
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
May 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:1h
est. visit time:2h
Monday09:30 - 18:00
Tuesday -
Wednesday09:30 - 18:00
Thursday09:30 - 18:00
Friday09:30 - 18:00
Saturday09:30 - 18:00
Sunday09:30 - 18:00
Max total number:4
Max number of adults:2
Min.child age:8
Max.child age:17
Price for family€28