Resistance - activities

Ephemeris of August 25 in Paris: General de Gaulle's speech at the Hôtel de Ville

On August 25, 1944, back in Paris, Charles de Gaulle gave his famous speech "Paris outragé! Paris brisé! Paris martyrisé! mais Paris libéré!" at the Hôtel de Ville. An impromptu speech celebrating the city's liberation and calling for national unity.

Résistants: our test of the immersive historical experience at Montparnasse

Résistants is the new immersive creation from Sculpteurs de Rêves! Located in the former Musée de la Libération de Paris, this experience plunges you into the heart of the heroic actions of the French Resistance from October 14, 2023. Walk in the footsteps of these emblematic figures and relive key moments from 1939 to 1945... An experience extended to June 29, 2024, with two discounted dates to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day and General De Gaulle's June 18 Appeal. We've tested it, we'll tell you about it!

Resistantes! France, 1940-1944: the historical exhibition at the Musée de l'Ordre de la Libération

The Musée de l'Ordre de la Libération opens its doors to you this summer for a historical exhibition on the role of women in the Resistance, to honor their commitment during the war, from June 13 to October 13, 2024.

A new memorial dedicated to the women of the French Resistance, at the Fort de Romainville (93)

The Fort de Romainville, where the TDF tower is located, witnessed a rich history in the 20th century: a place of Resistance, it is here that a new memorial is due to be inaugurated shortly.

Singer Josephine Baker to be entombed on November 30, 2021 in the Panthéon in Paris

French-American singer Josephine Baker is to be entombed on November 30, 2021 in the Panthéon, and will become the first Black Woman ever honored with a Panthéon burial.

Ephemeris of August 19 in Paris: The Liberation of Paris

From August 19 to 25, 1944, Paris was finally liberated from German occupation. It was the triumph of the Allies and fighting France, and the establishment of General de Gaulle as leader of a liberated and victorious France.

Ephemeris of August 16 in Paris: Resistance fighters ambushed in the Bois de Boulogne

On August 16, 1944, a few days before the Liberation of Paris, French Resistance fighters were ambushed in the Bois de Boulogne and shot by SS officers and French Gestapo agents.

Covid: French writers willing to “pay the fine” assigned to bookstores that remain open

As bookstores – like other small stores – are closed since the new nationwide lockdown has been implemented, some writers have decided to rally and support them. How? By paying fines assigned to bookstores that remain open. This is what has claimed famous writer Alexandre Jardin on BFMTV and Europe 1.

Bar résistance in Paris: new team and new cocktail menu

Putting French spirits at the heart of his cocktail creations: that's the ambition of Gautier, now head bartender at the Résistance bar, nestled in the heart of Paris's Marais district.