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Charles de Gaulle Memorial House, Lille, France

 
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danpop's pictureby danpop Sightseeing travel tip
added on the 30th of June, 2009
A fact not known by many is that the famous Charles de Gaulle was born in Lille, 22 November 1890. Of course there is a memorial house that keeps souvenirs and family objects from when Charles was only a young boy. The fees are 6 euros full price and 4 euros with a reduction, if applies. The museum is opened from Wednesday to Saturday from 10 AM to 12 AM and 2 PM to 6 PM and on Sunday from 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM.

Price:
6 euros full price and 4 euros with a reduction

Opening Hours:
Winter timetable
from 15 October to 14 April
Closed: Tuesdays
Opening hours: 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
2 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.

Summer timetable
from 15 April to 14 October
no closing day
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