Centre Jean-Moulin, Bordeaux

Name: Centre Jean-Moulin
Address: Place Jean Moulin, Bordeaux, 33000, France
Telephone: +33 5 56 10 19 90

#32 among attractions in Bordeaux

Museum, Specialty museum, Event space

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Facts and practical information

The Jean-Moulin National Center is a museum and documentation center in Bordeaux dedicated to the history of the Second World War and in particular to the French Resistance, the deportation and the Free French Forces. It was created in 1967 on the initiative of Jacques Chaban-Delmas. Since April 2006, it has been attached to the Musée d'Aquitaine and publishes reference works on the Second World War period.

The museum is closed until 2022 for renovation. Some of the contents have been transferred to the Musée d'Aquitaine.

Coordinates: 44°50'19"N, 0°34'40"W

Address

Place Jean MoulinHôtel de Ville QuinconcesBordeaux 33000 France

Contact

+33 5 56 10 19 90

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Day trips

Centre Jean-Moulin – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bordeaux Cathedral, Miroir d'eau, Tour Pey Berland, Grand Théâtre.

~360 ftS
Landmark 11th-century Catholic cathedral
Bordeaux Cathedral, Bordeaux
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0.5 miNE
Fountain
Miroir d'eau, Bordeaux
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~490 ftSE
Gothic bell tower with panoramic views
Tour Pey Berland, Bordeaux
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~1770 ftNE
Opera performances in a 1780 venue
Grand Théâtre, Bordeaux
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~830 ftW
Museum of mainly French and Dutch fine art
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~530 ftSW
City hall, Vernacular architecture
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0.4 miE
Square, Tram
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~1110 ftSE
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Musée d'Aquitaine, Bordeaux
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~910 ftSW
Forts and castles
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0.4 miNE
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0.4 miE
City gate, Historical place
Porte Cailhau, Bordeaux
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Centre Jean-Moulin?

Nearby attractions include Routes of Santiago de Compostela in France, Bordeaux (2 min walk), World Heritage Sites of the Routes of Santiago de Compostela in France, Bordeaux (2 min walk), Bordeaux Cathedral, Bordeaux (2 min walk), Tour Pey Berland, Bordeaux (3 min walk).

How to get to Centre Jean-Moulin by public transport?

The nearest stations to Centre Jean-Moulin:

Tram

Hôtel de Ville • Lines: A, B (3 min walk)
Gambetta - MADD • Lines: B (4 min walk)

Bus

Galerie des Beaux Arts • Lines: 15, 4, 5 (6 min walk)
Gambetta • Lines: 15, 2, 3+, 4, 5 (7 min walk)

Train

Bordeaux-Saint-Jean (36 min walk)