On the occasion of its exhibition "De la place Royale à la place de la République. Four centuries of the history of the city of Caen (1575-1975)", the Musée de Normandie offers tours of the Place de la République, focusing on three main themes:Saint-Jean Eudes, missionary priestSummer 44, a square under the bombsFrom the "petits prés" to the Place Royale
"Summer 44, a square under the bombs" - Guided tour ? Duration 1h15 :
Allied bombing raids hit Caen hard. The destruction of the town hall on Place de la République was one of the symbols. Already threatened by the measures taken during the Occupation, the statuary in the square suffered once again. Liberation marked the beginning of a temporary period. Then came the questioning surrounding the redevelopment of a relatively unscathed square.
As part of the 80th anniversary of the Liberation of Caen.
Price: 6? per person, bookable via the museum?s online ticketing service (Musée de Normandie > Adult activities). Each participant receives an invitation to the exhibition.
