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Musee d’Histoire 39-45, Fontaine de Vaucluse

A museum dedicated to the Resistance in Vaucluse during WWII

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This museum exhibits photos, records and videos of life during the occupation of France, the resistance movement in the Vaucluse and pieces by poets, writers and artists.

Most if not all of the displays are in French. There is an English, French & German audio guide available.

The museum is also a centre of documentation and research - open by appointment - and a library.

Free entry.

Location

Map of the surrounding area

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