In 1860, Savoy became French. In 1882, following the entry of neighboring Italy into the Triple Alliance, the French General Staff decided to create an Army of the Alps. In the years to follow, the Modane border sector will be intensely militarized. The exhibition, in 21 panels, addresses different themes from 1891 to 1945: the first Alpine troops, life in high altitude posts, shelters, barracks, their supplies, winterers, fortifications, maneuvers, entertainment , the Maginot Line, the battles of the Second World War...
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Fréjus-Lavoir, Men and Fortifications
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From 27/06 to 11/11/2023
Adult: 2 to 4.50 €, Child : 2 to 3 €.
From 23/12/2023 to 20/04/2024
Adult: 2 to 4.50 €, Child : 2 to 3 €.
Child entry valid for 7 - 17 years.
Methods of payment accepted : Check, Cash
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Dates
From 23/12/2023 to 20/04/2024
Opening hours on Tuesday and Wednesday between 3 pm and 7 pm. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday between 10 am and 12 pm and between 3 pm and 7 pm.
Closed Monday and Sunday.
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Information update on 12/03/2024 by Haute Maurienne Vanoise Tourisme