La Boisserie, demeure familiale du général de Gaulle
Colombey les Deux Églises · Haute-Marne · Grand Est
The Charles de Gaulle Memorial, located in Colombey-les-Deux-Églises in Haute-Marne, is a place of remembrance dedicated to the life and legacy of General Charles de Gaulle. The facility offers a permanent exhibition of 2,000 m² designed as an educational tool to discover 20th century history through the General's political and personal journey. The site includes a visit to La Boisserie, the General's family home he shared with his wife Yvonne de Gaulle, as well as the Lorraine Cross overlooking the hill. The Memorial hosts temporary exhibitions and organizes activities suited to different audiences: adult groups, school groups, and professionals. Since its opening in 2008, the site has welcomed over one million visitors.
Practical information
Opening hours
Today · 10:00–18:00
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- Monday
- 10:00–18:00
- Tuesday
- 10:00–18:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00–18:00
- Thursday
- 10:00–18:00
- Friday
- 10:00–18:00
- Saturday
- 10:00–18:00
Hours may vary by season. See current hours →
Address
1 Rue du Général de Gaulle
Phone number
+33 3 25 01 52 52Official website
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Getting there
Nearest station
Bar-sur-Aube, 13 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
City
35 min by car from Chaumont.
Nearest station
Bar-sur-Aube, 13 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
Parking
On-site parking.
Reference city
35 min by car from Chaumont.
Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 2 September 2026
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