New exhibition "Combattre loin de chez soi - L'Empire colonial français dans la Grande Guerre" (Fighting far from home - The French colonial empire in the Great War)

Theexhibition "Combattre loin de chez soi - L'Empire colonial français dans la Grande Guerre" recalls the economic and human mobilization of the French colonial Empire in the Great War, which contributed to the war effort by mobilizing 200,000 workers at the front, in ports, factories and fields.

The exhibition will enable you to understand the many facets of this commitment, the ways in which sacrifice is recognized, and the resonance of their participation.

While the Empire may appear to have emerged from the war strengthened and enlarged, in reality it was profoundly affected, and this participation was undoubtedly an important event in future relations with the metropolis.

Exhibition events :

• From April 6: guided tour of the exhibition every Sunday at 2pm

• Guided tours on the theme of colonies on Sunday, July 7 and August 4

• A remote visit on Tuesday, May 28 at 6 p.m. on Facebook

• Summer University dedicated to the people who left "home" to fight or live elsewhere during the First World War, Saturday July 6

Further information on the Musée de la Grande Guerre website