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BIRTHPLACE OF CHARLES DE GAULLE

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9, rue Princesse, 59000Lille, France Show on map
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2025
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The house where we discover the childhood of the man who was to become one of the most influential figures in French history.

Charles de Gaulle was born on November 22, 1890 in the home of his maternal grandparents. Until he was 22, he often visited the house for vacations or family reunions. A museum since 1983, classified as a historic monument and awarded the "Maison des illustres" label, the house gives the public an insight into the childhood of one of the most influential figures in French history. It was here that many of his values were forged, notably a sense of commitment and love of country. Since its renovation in 2020, the house is the only remaining example of an industrial bourgeois house in Lille, and takes us back to the late 19th century. Thanks to the restored decor, rehabilitated living rooms, furniture and numerous accessories, the tour has been redesigned to offer visitors an immersive experience at the heart of the Belle Époque. You'll learn more about Charles de Gaulle's family origins and the environment that helped shape his career. The house now welcomes over 42,000 visitors a year, and has become one of the city's must-see attractions. In addition to the historical part of the museum, there is also a temporary exhibition space. The museum also offers a walking tour of Lille, exploring Charles de Gaulle's childhood through 13 stages that strongly influenced the future general and his family.

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Visited in june 2025
Une visite exceptionnelle. On a l'impression de rentrer dans une maison encore habitée où les occupants vont arriver d'une minute à l'autre. Très émouvant à visiter. Vraiment un moment hors du temps
Visited in june 2025
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Visited in june 2025
Un grand moment d'histoire de France, un Grand Homme ici. Cette homme qui a vécu chez sa g-m et nous retrace ou il a grandit ainsi que voulant être un grand homme dès son plus jeune âge.

Reconstruction et objets d'époque qui nous rappel la vie et façon de vivre, tout est bien amené pour nous plonger dans son évolution de vie.

J'ai vraiment apprécié car tour ce qui tourne autour de l'histoire de France est toujours instructif et enrichissant!
Visited in june 2025
Belle visite et la découverte d'un côté de la famille du général que je ne connaissais pas, intéressant.
Visited in may 2025
Très très déçu, impossible de visiter sans réserver. Le beffroi étant complet, on me conseille cette visite, 30min de marche pour entendre un "c'est pas possible sans réservation". Ça serait bien de le préciser sur le site !!

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