Charles de Gaulle was born on November 22, 1890 at 9 rue Princesse in Lille, in the home of his maternal grandparents. He grew up in a patriotic and religious family environment.
In 2020, the house was completely renovated: refurnished, forgotten rooms reopened to the public.
Listed as a historic monument and a Maison des Illustres, it faithfully recreates a Belle Époque bourgeois residence, unique in Lille.
Today, the site offers a historical tour, as well as temporary exhibitions, conferences and educational workshops.
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