{"id":24781,"date":"2021-08-22T15:27:42","date_gmt":"2021-08-22T13:27:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/?page_id=24781"},"modified":"2025-03-01T18:17:50","modified_gmt":"2025-03-01T16:17:50","slug":"musee-de-la-resistance","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/musee-de-la-resistance\/","title":{"rendered":"Mus\u00e9e de la R\u00e9sistance de Limoges"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Mus\u00e9e de la R\u00e9sistance de Limoges<\/strong> (Museum of the Resistance in Limoges) is an important museum dedicated to the history of the French Resistance during World War II, with a particular focus on the local region. However, you are also mentioning the <strong>Reggiane Re.2002 Ariete<\/strong>, an aircraft which has a connection to <strong>WWII aviation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mus\u00e9e de la R\u00e9sistance de Limoges<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">7 Rue Neuve Saint-\u00c9tienne<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">87000 Limoges<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/2015\/05\/27\/france\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"453\">France<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/resistance.limoges.fr\">https:\/\/resistance.limoges.fr<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:musee.resistance@limoges.fr\">musee.resistance@limoges.fr<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">+33 555 458 444<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The museum is typically open year-round, but it\u2019s advisable to check for specific hours, especially during holidays or special events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>From September 16th to June 14th from 9.30am to 5pm Monday to Saturday (except Tuesday), from 1:30 pm to 5pm on Sunday<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From June 15th to September 15th from 10am to 6pm every day (except Tuesday)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Closed on January 1st, May 1st and December 25th<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Admission fee<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/museeresistancelimoges\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/facebook.jpg\" alt=\"facebook\" class=\"wp-image-922\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m14!1m8!1m3!1d177923.5990060434!2d1.1279794!3d45.8301564!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x47f934a29e256319%3A0x8c96005edb4aa551!2sMus%C3%A9e%20de%20la%20R%C3%A9sistance!5e0!3m2!1snl!2snl!4v1629638027739!5m2!1snl!2snl\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Aircraft collection<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Reggiane-Re.2002-Ariete-15-DVBI-5-Luftwaffe-240x166.png\" alt=\"Reggiane Re.2002 Ariete 15 DV+BI 5 Luftwaffe, Mus\u00e9e de la R\u00e9sistance Limoge France\" class=\"wp-image-24782\" title=\"Reggiane Re.2002 Ariete 15 DV+BI 5 Luftwaffe\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Reggiane-Re.2002-Ariete-15-DVBI-5-Luftwaffe-240x166.png 240w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Reggiane-Re.2002-Ariete-15-DVBI-5-Luftwaffe.png 394w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table><tbody><tr><td> 15\/DV+BI\/5 <\/td><td>Reggiane Re.2002 Ariete (fuselage)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Highlights of the Mus\u00e9e de la R\u00e9sistance de Limoges:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>History of the French Resistance<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The museum provides a comprehensive look at the resistance movement in France during World War II. It explores how ordinary citizens, soldiers, and members of various political groups fought against the Nazi occupation of France and collaborated with the Free French Forces led by Charles de Gaulle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Special attention is given to the local resistance in the Limoges area, detailing key actions, individuals, and networks that played critical roles in the fight for France&#8217;s liberation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Personal Stories and Artifacts<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>Mus\u00e9e de la R\u00e9sistance de Limoges<\/strong> features personal accounts, letters, and photographs from resistance fighters, some of whom were from the Limoges region. It offers a poignant and humanizing look at the courage and sacrifices made by these individuals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Artifacts on display include uniforms, weapons, documents, and other memorabilia that were used by the resistance and their opponents.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Resistance Networks and Operations<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Detailed exhibits explain the structure of resistance networks, underground activities such as sabotage and intelligence gathering, and the secret operations carried out against German forces.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visitors can learn about notable resistance figures and the risks they took, often with little support, to undermine the German occupation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Exhibitions on Collaboration and Repression<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>Mus\u00e9e de la R\u00e9sistance de Limoges<\/strong> also delves into the darker aspects of the war, including the Vichy government\u2019s collaboration with Nazi Germany and the widespread repression faced by resistance members and civilians.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exhibits on the Gestapo\u2019s activities, the deportation of Jews, and the brutal reprisals against resistance fighters provide a fuller picture of life during the occupation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Educational Programs and Events<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>Mus\u00e9e de la R\u00e9sistance de Limoges<\/strong> hosts educational programs for schools and other groups, helping to engage younger generations with this critical aspect of history.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Temporary exhibitions and events are often organized to mark significant anniversaries or new research findings related to the resistance and wartime history.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Memorial to the Resistance<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The museum acts as a memorial to those who fought for the freedom of France, including a tribute to fallen resistance fighters and local heroes who gave their lives during the war.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical Information:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location<\/strong>: The <strong>Mus\u00e9e de la R\u00e9sistance de Limoges<\/strong> is located in <strong>Limoges<\/strong>, the capital of the Haute-Vienne department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, central France.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Guided Tours<\/strong>: Audio guides and\/or guided tours are available to enhance the experience, providing deeper insights into the exhibits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Access<\/strong>: The museum is easily accessible by public transport or car. Limoges is a well-connected city with various transportation options.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Photo Mus\u00e9e de la R\u00e9sistance<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Mus\u00e9e de la R\u00e9sistance de Limoges (Museum of the Resistance in Limoges) is an important museum dedicated to the history of the French Resistance&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-24781","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/24781","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24781"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/24781\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":34357,"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/24781\/revisions\/34357"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24781"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}