Le petit Musée du Doughboy
History & Heritage

Le petit Musée du Doughboy

Marac · Haute-Marne · Grand Est

The Little Doughboy Museum is a private museum dedicated to the memory of American soldiers from World War I. Located in Marac in Haute-Marne, it presents a collection of approximately 3,000 objects gathered since 1980 by Franck Besch: uniforms, correspondence, photographs, military equipment and personal effects of American soldiers stationed in the department. The exhibition, developed over 90 m², traces the daily life of American troops in Haute-Marne and documents the engagement of the United States during the conflict. The museum notably preserves items of particular historical interest, such as documents from the American headquarters in Chaumont and memorabilia from officers who participated in major offensives. Open to all audiences as well as schools, the museum operates on the basis of self-guided visits and offers free admission.

Practical information

Address

4 Rue des Charmes

Phone number

+33 3 25 84 92 54

Official website

bienvenue-hautemarne.fr

Getting there

Nearest station

Langres, 12 km away. A car or taxi is essential.

Reference city

25 min by car from Chaumont.

Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 2 September 2026

Galleries nearby: Centre d'art Contemporain (18.5 km).

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