A Great War Museum Right Next To Paris!
Musée de la Grande Guerre du Pays de Meaux
Built on the historic site of the first Battle of the Marne, the Musée de la Grande Guerre du Pays de Meaux, east of Paris, provides a fresh approach to the First World War, exploring its causes, conduct, and consequences with regard to our world today.
An Incredible and Diverse Collection
Housing a collection unparalleled anywhere in Europe, the Musée de la Grande Guerre in Pays de Meaux offers a new vision of the First World War through innovative scenography illustrating the great changes and upheavals in society that resulted from the conflict. This collection is extraordinarily diverse, comprising almost 20,000 objects and 30,000 documents, including:
- Armaments and artillery
- Items from everyday life on the front line or home front
- Heavy equipment
- Over 200 complete uniforms representing all the nations concerned
- Rich documentary and graphic arts collections
The uniforms on display in the museum make up one of the largest collections in Europe devoted to the First World War. Individual and larger weapons and pieces of artillery form the second category of items in the collection. Far from simply being an accumulation of items amassed over the years, the collection provides a real understanding of world history and the stories of the people who suffered through this period.
Come to Meaux and Discover a Unique Great War Museum!
Léger Holidays are pleased to offer our Battlefield customers the opportunity to visit this new and exciting exhibition. The museum is featured on Day 2 of our Miracle of the Marne and Battle of Verdun tour.
