Centre d'histoire de la résistance et de la déportation

A necessary place , especially for young people, to remember the story and keep in our memory their fight and dignity. The museum is very interesting. I would ask a better maintenance of audios and videos. It is a humble museum but essential nowadays in France and everywhere.

Place is ok if you are super interested in WW2 part of the history. I liked the the rooms and decoration that show France back then. So nice piece of history. The tools and sounds around make you feel you are there already. There was a video of one of the trials, it was a bit long, you can read about it too. Garden outside was also nice.

A very powerful experience learning about the effect WWII had on this area of France. You can purchase tickets at the front door and audio tour device was only an extra euro. They have an elevator on site for those with limited mobility. Facility includes a theater area that shows highlights from the war crimes trial of Klaus Barbie in the late 1980s. I was especially glad to see so many young people there to learn about this important chapter in history. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Strongly recommend this museum on your visit to Lyon.

This is a really interesting centre. The material is presented and interpreted in depth and detail. Translation guides in print and audio are available. There is a purposed balance struck between the presentation of historical documents, photos and objects and the terror overseen by Klaus Barbie. The visual documentary of his trial and the testimony of those affected is impactful and necessarily a difficult watch.

Well documented centre on the Franchise resistance during WWII, particularly in Lyon. Fascinating if you’re interested in the subject. Includes a 45 min video recording of the trial of Klaus Barbie, known as ‘the butcher of Lyon’ with vivid depositions from torture victims of Barbie. I just wished the staff had informed me that audio guides were available (at minimal cost if €1) when I bought my entry ticket. There is a huge amount of reading explanations posted on the walls and it would only have been fair to give visitors the option to use audio guides since they are available.

An incredibly moving museum. Covering the story of the Resistance Movement during World War 2 and the trial of Klaus Barbie including the testimony of some of his victims. Also a section dedicated to Jean Moulin, one of the heros of the Resistance. I'd highly recommend any visitor to Lyon finding a few hours to visit this place. For the non french speaker, they have handsets, which are very useful indeed. Nice welcoming and helpful staff.

Great museum exhibiting many war items. Some nice street recreations. We are English and they had an English audio but it lost a little in translation and the audio was too long to everything.

A really important and informative museum. Only 6 euro for a half day experience if you have the time, plus I took the audio guide in English for 1 euro extra. Everything was in French and so I listened to the audio guide and immersed myself into the images. Located in the former headquarters of the Gestapo, a place used for interrogation and torture, the museum tells the stories of those who risked and gave their lives for their country. I only had a couple of hours and went through the Resistance section, there are other sections on the Jewish community and the trials of Klaus Barbie, I would like to come back to see the rest. The final video of the Resistance section called liberation was very emotional, this showed both the elation of freedom in 1945, plus the sadness and horror as survivors from the labour camps were slowly returned home. I felt truly humbled by the experience and am thankful for having discovered such a relevant and enduring testament to all those involved.

Very, very average and all the writing is in french only!! Some generic WWII stuff like invasion dates and some short interviews of how people 'felt' during the occupation. Like 'I didn't feel hungry I felt insecure' and other vague shite like that. Save yourself the time and go to the African museum.