Museum of the Breton Resistance — Attraction in Vannes

We came here with my son who is autistic, he is non verbal but makes vocalisations like singing, he cannot control it and can’t understand “be quiet”. A member of staff came and spoke to us in french and whilst I didn’t understand her the gist of it was “please can you make your child be quiet”, I don’t know if someone else had complained, or if she just couldn’t recognise his obvious behavioural indicators of being autistic. But we had on our lanyards indicating we are caring for a disabled person; and it absolutely ruined the whole experience for us. He is disabled. We did our best to tell her and I think she understood, but this is the first time in his life we have ever encountered a lack of understanding. It ruined...

Extremely interesting visit at the Musée de la Résistance which is located in Saint Marcel, the site of the fighting by local men and women who risked and often lost their lives and that of their families for France ‘s freedom.

The many and well preserved artifacts, informative documentary evidence and interactive displays totally immerse the visitor in a powerful and heartbreaking account of WWII and France under German occupation. It also tells the story of how the FFI, the Armed Resistance in France, worked with the British SOE (Special Operations Executive) to create a network of clandestine operations against the occupation.

Helpful staff and great value for money. Visit highly recommended for anyone in...

Absolutely fascinating, with so many interesting (and in some cases heartbreaking) exhibits that really put you in the shoes of someone in occupied Brittany in WWII. Particular highlights for us were the propaganda posters, very well-preserved weapons and vehicles and the outdoor section with the giant artillery and bunkers. Not that I expected it, but quite a few things haven't been translated into English, so come with Google Translate on your phone or something if you're not fluent in French. The visit took around an hour or two, so really worth the entry price of €8. It's very easy to find and has a big car park and restaurant on site. Would...