The House of History and Memory of Nails

1st exhibition dedicated to the Harkis in France. History of Ongles, a small village in Provence that welcomed 25 families. Designed by historians and a scenographer.

mis à jour le 11/05/2022 par Velo Loisir Provence

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Inaugurated in 2008, the Maison d'Histoire et de Mémoire d'Ongles is a museum located in the castle of Ongles.

He pays tribute to both the painful exile experienced by the former Harkis and their families, the population of Nails and Lieutenant Durand during the Algerian War of Independence. Exhibition dubbed 'They arrive tomorrow... '.

Group welcome. Accessibility for people with reduced mobility (ground floor only).

From 01/01 to 31/12/2025, every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday between 2 pm and 6 pm.

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The House of History and Memory of Nails
3, rue du château

04230 Ongles

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