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History & HeritageMusée de la Résistance et de la Déportation de l'Ain
Nantua · Ain · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
European Heritage Days 2026
2 animations free on 19-20 September
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Free
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The Museum of Resistance and Deportation of Ain is housed in a former prison in Nantua, in Ain. It is located in a rural area and is dedicated to the history of Resistance and Deportation in the department. The museum offers a thematic approach centered on Ain during the Second World War, with period collections and documents. It welcomes the public year-round by reservation for groups and school visits, and also offers temporary exhibitions. The venue emphasizes the transmission of memory through testimonies and educational programs.
Practical information
Opening hours
Today · 10:00–18:00
See the rest of the week
- Monday
- 10:00–18:00
- Tuesday
- Closed
- 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
3 Mnt de l'Abbaye
Phone number
+33 4 74 75 07 50Official website
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Getting there
Nearest station
Brion - Montréal-la-Cluse, 5.0 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
City
20 min by car from Oyonnax.
Nearest station
Brion - Montréal-la-Cluse, 5.0 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
Parking
On-site parking.
Reference city
20 min by car from Oyonnax.
Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 2 September 2026
Nearby
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Musée des Soieries Bonnet
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Abbaye d'Ambronay
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Château des Allymes
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Galleries nearby: Art Galerie Studio (130 m), la Combe du Lynx (11.8 km), Hord. (13.6 km).
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