Birth House of Charles de Gaulle, Lille

Name: Birth House of Charles de Gaulle
Address: 9 Rue Princesse, Lille, 59000, France
Telephone: +33 3 59 73 00 30

#52 among attractions in Lille

Museum, Specialty museum, History museum

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Facts and practical information

The birthplace of Charles de Gaulle is a French museum located in Lille, Nord, France. The museum was formerly the home of Charles de Gaulle's maternal grandparents, where he was born in 1890.

Property of the Charles-de-Gaulle Foundation, the house is currently managed by the Conseil départemental du Nord. Opened to the public in 1983, it has been classified as a historical monument since 1989 and has been part of the Maisons des Illustres label since 2011. Located at 9 rue Princesse, in the Old Lille district, the museum welcomes between 19,000 and 20,000 visitors each year.

Coordinates: 50°38'45"N, 3°3'32"E

Address

9 Rue PrincesseVieux LilleLille 59000 France

Contact

+33 3 59 73 00 30

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Birth House of Charles de Gaulle open?

Birth House of Charles de Gaulle is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 10 am - 1 pm & 2 pm - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 1 pm & 2 pm - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 1 pm & 2 pm - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 1 pm & 2 pm - 6 pm
Sunday 1:30 pm - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Birth House of Charles de Gaulle?

Nearby attractions include St. Andrew's Church, Lille (6 min walk), Hospice Comtesse, Lille (10 min walk), Lille Cathedral, Lille (11 min walk), Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Lille, Lille (12 min walk).

How to get to Birth House of Charles de Gaulle by public transport?

The nearest stations to Birth House of Charles de Gaulle:

Bus

Voltaire • Lines: 10 (4 min walk)
Les Bateliers • Lines: 10, 14, 50, 9 (4 min walk)

Metro

Rihour • Lines: 1 (19 min walk)
Gare Lille Flandres • Lines: 1, 2 (21 min walk)

Tram

Romarin • Lines: R, T (19 min walk)
Gare Lille Europe • Lines: R, T (21 min walk)

Train

Saint-André (20 min walk)
Lille-Flandres (22 min walk)