MATERNITE SUISSE

ELNE , Pyrénées-Orientales – Cultural heritage

About

Purchased in 2005 by the town, the Mothers of Elne enables us today not only to see and understand the history of the place, but also the struggle of a woman, Elisabeth Eidenbenz, a member of the Swiss organisation “Secours Suisse” for children. Between 1939 and 1944 during one of the most tragic and shameful periods of European history, she was the soul and mainstay of this oasis of life and hope. Thanks to her, 597 children were born here to mothers fleeing the concentration camps; a thousand women and as many children sought refuge here, where they found peace, comfort and respect, where previously they had lived through tragedy and horror. This is the story that is told here; more than ever it is a ‘guardian’ for memories and life.

Labels : Qualité Tourisme Occitanie Sud de France – Qualité Tourisme™

Spoken languages : Spanish – English – French

Opening

From mardi 1 octobre 2024 to mardi 31 décembre 2024

Prices

From 5€
From 4€

Payment

Carte bancaire
Chèques bancaires et postaux
Mandats administratifs
Cash
Chèques Vacances
Chèque Vacances
Visa

Services

Services

Coach parking
Visites individuelles libres
Visites individuelles guidées
Visites groupes libres
Visites groupes guidées

Go there by liO Train (regional trains)

A moins de 30 mn à pied de la gare de Elne !
Environ 28 min (2415 m).

La meilleure desserte pour la gare ELNE propose jusqu’à 12 A/R par jour entre 05:53:00 et 21:04:30.
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Calculez votre itinéraire pour votre voyage en Occitanie avec les trains ou les cars Lio
Calcul itinéraires et recherche horaires

Get there by liO Car or city bus

A moins de 20 mn à pieds de l’arrêt ELNE – Route de Perpignan !
Cet arrêt est situé sur les lignes : BANYULS SUR MER – PERPIGNAN (540)
LATOUR BAS ELNE – PERPIGNAN (574)

Environ 20 min (1724 m).