Museum of the Resistance – François-Charles Maestracci

Saint-Gervais-d’Auvergne

Presentation of the actions of the Resistance during the Second World War in the Combrailles. Numerous documents explaining the rise of fascism, the chronology and history of Resistance movements.

Chronology of the Second World War and history of Resistance movements, particularly in Combrailles and Zone 13. A DVD with testimonials from former Resistance fighters and information on the Resistance camps in Combrailles is available for purchase, as well as a small booklet explaining the creation, operation and life of(…)

Spoken languages

Opening hours

From 01/02 to 31/12/2026 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between 9 am and 11.30 am and between 2.30 pm and 5 pm. On Friday between 9 am and 11.30 am and between 2 pm and 4.30 pm. Weekends between 9.30 am and 12 pm and between 2.30 pm and 5.30 pm.
Closed exceptionally on Easter Monday, November 11th and December 25th.
Groups, schools and associations welcome on request.

On demand.

Prices and payment methods

  • Free of charge.

Comfort, facilities and services

  • Educational visits
  • Guided group tours on request
  • Guided individual tours on request
  • Guided tours
  • Parking nearby
  • Pets welcome
  • Public WC
  • Tour free of charge
  • Tourist brochures
  • Unguided group tours available permanently
  • Unguided individual tours available permanently

Pets welcome

Dogs allowed

Location

Environnements

Lake -5km away, Village centre

Updated on 6 July 2026 by Office de Tourisme des Combrailles