Musée de la Reddition, Reims

Name: Musée de la Reddition
Address: 12 rue Franklin Roosevelt, Reims, 51100, France
Telephone: +33 3 26 47 84 19

#8 among attractions in Reims

Museum, Historical place, History museum

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Facts and practical information

The Museum of the Surrender is a history museum founded by the city of Reims in 1985 on the 40th anniversary of the signing, on May 7, 1945 at 2:41 a.m. of the first part of the surrender acts of Nazi Germany that put an end to the Second World War in the European theater.

It is located in a part of the premises of the Franklin-Roosevelt high school in Reims where this signature took place. The room of the surrender of May 7, 1945 located in the building is the subject of a classification as a historical monument since December 31, 1985.

Coordinates: 49°15'44"N, 4°1'34"E

Address

12 rue Franklin RooseveltLaon Sud (Laon Sud-Ouest)Reims 51100 France

Contact

+33 3 26 47 84 19

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Day trips

Musée de la Reddition – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Reims Cathedral, Palace of Tau, Porte de Mars, Opera House.

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City hall
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Church, Sacred and religious sites, Art museum
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Library
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Musée de la Reddition?

Nearby attractions include Porte de Mars, Reims (6 min walk), Halles centrales, Reims (8 min walk), Fontaine des Boucheries, Reims (9 min walk), City Hall, Reims (10 min walk).

How to get to Musée de la Reddition by public transport?

The nearest stations to Musée de la Reddition:

Bus

Mignot • Lines: 4 (2 min walk)
Roosevelt • Lines: 4 (5 min walk)

Tram

Schneiter • Lines: A, B (4 min walk)
Saint-Thomas • Lines: A, B (6 min walk)

Train

Reims (6 min walk)