Motorhome area of Sepmes (Indre et Loire)

On 25 August 1944, while Paris was celebrating its liberation, 124 inhabitants of the village of Maillé were massacred by German soldiers. What were the reasons for this massacre? Who committed it and why has it been forgotten? The Maison du Souvenir offers answers to all these questions.

Combining culture and education, the House of Remembrance is built around a 200m² permanent exhibition focusing on the little-known story of this other 25 August, and looking beyond this tragic event to the massacre of civilians. With over 250 documents, objects and films, this living memorial also traces the history of the Resistance in Touraine and France.

Families can take a specially adapted tour to help youngsters understand the crimes committed at Maillé during the Second World War. The visit will also help you discover the importance of personal commitment to civic action, especially in defence of peace.

‘On presentation of your admission card, benefit from a discount on the rates:

The full-price visit: €7.00 instead of €8.30
Reduced admission for students, teachers and young people aged between 12 and 18: €4.00 instead of €5.10’.

Discover the Bollée wind turbine in Sorigny, a jewel of 19th-century industrial heritage. Carefully restored, this elegant hydraulic machine bears witness to the ingenuity of Ernest-Sylvain Bollée, a pioneer of wind turbines in France. Nestled in a green setting, it invites you on a journey back in time, combining history, technology and a bucolic stroll. An unusual visit that will appeal to the curious as well as heritage enthusiasts!

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The Bollée windmill in Sorigny, built in 1897, is open to visitors free of charge. This exceptional piece of heritage can be visited on the first Saturday of every month, from 10am to 12pm, between 1 April and 31 October. Visits are by telephone appointment only.