Centre d'interprétation Vignacourt 14-18

Description

Immerse yourself in a heartwarming story set in the heart of World War I, far from the turmoil of the front lines, in the village of Vignacourt.

Louis and Antoinette Thuillier, true photography enthusiasts, captured their encounters with soldiers from all over the world right on their farm. Between 1916 and 1918, the couple produced more than 4,000 glass plate negatives. At the end of the war, the plates were stored in the farm’s attic, where they were forgotten until today.
Right inside the farm’s old barn, where the events actually took place, Val%E9rie and her %E9quip%E9 will reveal the stories behind the photographs on display, adding an extra layer of %E2me and %E0 emotion to your visit.
Let’s be clear: this is no static, monotonous presentation.
It’s a place of remembrance where local history offers a different perspective on broader historical events.

Winter 2026/2027 Hours
November–March: Tuesday through Saturday, 1:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
December: Closed
Reopens January 5, 2027