Memorial Charles de Gaulle

Opened in 2008, the new Memorial moved to the foot of the cross of Lorraine. More that a testimony of the history of man, the Memorial is a real course of memory, a 1600 m2 space where anyone can revisit the history of the French in its own way. The appeal of 18 June, the release, may 68, the post-war boom, decolonization... rediscover through a spectacular, vibrant and interactive scenography the major events of the life of Charles de Gaulle. A life that has deeply marked the history of France, a life that has marked your history... forever.

The course of Gaulle

Boisserie, historic residence of general de Gaulle.
Nestled in the middle of two hectares of a Green Park, La Boisserie was built in 1810. Lieutenant Colonel of Gaulle bought it in 1934. After leaving power in 1946, the General settles there permanently with his wife Yvonne and their daughter Anne. In the silence of his office, general de Gaulle is working for several years to write his war memoirs. After 1969, he finds his office where he wrote the first chapters of the memories of hope. Death prevents him to finish his work. He died November 9, 1970 to a ruptured aneurysm: he would be 80 years old. The Gaulle family still owns La Boisserie, but entrusted the management at the Charles de Gaulle Foundation. Ideal complement to the visit to the Memorial, La Boisserie will make you enter the intimacy of CHarles de Gaulle.

Meeting with Voltaire and the Marquise du Châtelet at Cirey on Blaise

Voltaire came to settle at Cirey on the proposal of the Marquise du Châtelet Emilie. It sought a close location of Lorraine, at the time independent of the Kingdom of France, for there flee quickly if necessary. His stay lasted fifteen years from 1734 to 1749.

Before entering the Castle, you have to look this beautiful door carved, built at the request of Voltaire. There are many objects representing the arts and sciences, and several quotes from this writer, whose one on his love of Cirey.

Entering inside the Castle, it is necessary to immerse themselves in the heart of the daily life of the marquise and are host. Parts to visit have been refurbished and decorated as they could be at this time well to soak up the scene.

It begins with the House of the marquise in the colours blue and yellow, where one learns there a bit more on his personality: a smart and talented, multilingual and very flirtatious woman.

Continuing by the dining room where the table is set to the Russian and not to the French, generously topped with cakes, fruit and other decorations. We would like to settle there!

At the corner of a hallway, don't hesitate to push the reconstituted scientific cabinet door in reference to the passion of Voltaire and the marquise for science. They could be locked for hours to work.

These two characters have translated the principles of Newton in french and this translation is still used today!

Continuing by salons we learn the addiction of the marquise du Châtelet at the games. She also lost a lot of money and Voltaire, wealthy businessman, paid the debts.

The visit leads to the attic of the Castle, where Voltaire had to install a small theatre. In this authentic and unusual place, expected to see the actors come on stage.

Finish this discovery by kitchens with its huge fireplace could Cook a beef. With its well-stocked pantry, expected ranges to take place in the kitchen.
At the end of the visit, enjoy the magnificent park to walk and walk in the footsteps of Voltaire and the marquise du Châtelet.

Castle open:
in July and August every day from 14 h 30 to 19 h
Sundays and holidays in the months of may, June and September
www.visitvoltaire.com

Champagne and Crystal: glass and champagne, the perfect duo

Royal Manufactory in crystals of Roxanne from Louis XIV, the tradition remains. You will visit the factory, the know-how and the luxury. You dive in the Cistercian era of the Clairvaux Abbey founded by Saint Bernard, and will contemplate the building of the convers.

You will take the champagne tourist route to go in a cellar and enjoy this famous drink.

Menu discovery

Salad lentillons, pink champagne with smoked salmon
The papillote of thighs of frogs and snails in herb
The way pantry lamb
Chaource Gratin
L'assiette gourmande