Discover the Montluc National Prison Memorial – Heritage Days 2026

Immerse yourself in a key site of national memory and the Resistance

For the 2026 European Heritage Days, come and discover the National Memorial of Montluc Prison, an emblematic place in the history of the Second World War and the memory of the persecutions.

A former military prison that became a Gestapo prison under the German Occupation, Montluc saw thousands of resistance fighters and victims of Nazism pass through its gates, including Jean Moulin and the children of Izieu. The visit allows you to explore the original cells, the main courtyard, and the permanent exhibition to understand the crucial role of this place in collective memory and the history of human rights.

Practical Information & Access

Price: Free

Address : Montluc Prison National Memorial, 4 Rue Jeanne d'Arc, 69003 Lyon

Public transport:
– Metro D: Station No worries (5 min walk)
– Tram T4: Stop Manufacture – Montluc
– Bus: Line C25 (Stop Manufacture – Montluc)