About
The Resistance and Deportation Museum sits in Toulouse, in the Occitania region of southwest France, at 52 Allée des Demoiselles in the 31400 postcode. It is a memorial museum devoted to the French Resistance during the Second World War and to the people who were deported under the Nazi occupation.
What you will see
The museum gathers testimonies, documents and artifacts that recall those who opposed the occupation and those who suffered deportation. Its displays are built around personal stories and original material, so the visit is less a survey of events than an encounter with the individuals who lived through them.
What kind of visit it makes
Expect a serious and reflective afternoon rather than a light outing. Many visitors take their time with each panel and object, and the museum suits:
- those interested in the history of the Resistance and of wartime France
- visitors who want to understand deportation through individual testimony
- anyone visiting Toulouse who wishes to look beyond its churches and squares
Because the subject is grave, the museum is best approached with patience. Visitors with children may wish to consider the content in advance.
Around the museum
Toulouse, the largest city in the region, offers a pleasant setting for a visit. Its historic centre, with brick architecture and river walks along the Garonne, makes an easy complement to time spent on the wartime history on display here. Check the museum's current opening arrangements before you travel, as these are not included in this guide.