| Le Mémorial de Caen | |
|---|---|
Mémorial de Caen Entrance |
|
|
Location within France
|
|
| Established | 1989 |
| Location | Esplanade Eisenhower, BP 55026, 14050 Caen Cedex 4 |
| Type | peace museum,, war memorial |
| Visitor figures | 400,000 (2007) |
| Public transit access | no 2 bus (terminus) |
| Website | memorial-caen.fr |
The Mémorial de Caen is a museum and war memorial in Caen, Normandy, France commemorating the Second World War and the Battle for Caen. The building and grounds are located in the northern suburbs of the city of Caen on the site of an old blockhouse. The architect was Jacques Millet and the original curator was Yves Degraine.
The memorial is dedicated to the history of conflict in the 20th Century and particularly World War II. The museum was inaugurated on 6 June 1988 (the 44th anniversary of D day) by French President Francois Mitterrand. The original building deals primarily with World War II looking at the causes and course of the conflict.
The museum was subsequently extended: