This museum is dedicated to the only battle of the day of August 6, 1870. Passed into history under the name of "Battle of Reichshoffen", it is in reality that of Froeschwiller for the French army and that of Woerth for the German army. Found on the battlefield, most of the items on display bear witness to this painful past for France. A diorama of more than 4000 pewter figurines retraces a moment of this battle in which so many valiant fighters distinguished themselves.
While documents, paintings, postcards, etc., produced for the needs of remembrance tourism, constitute an interesting part of the collection, firearms, bladed weapons, uniforms, helmets, headdresses, tools and the necessities of the life of the soldier constitute the essence of it.
French defeat which will open the road to the Vosges and consequently that of Paris to the army of the German coalition, this battle will result in the annexation of Alsace and Lorraine to Germany.
Guided tours are available in French, German and English in the museum and outside, on the battlefield.
Working Languages
- English
- German
- French
Costumed
- Groups welcome up to 20 people.
Type of clientele
- Groups
- School groups
- Families
- Adults (individuals)
Type of guided tour
- Free tour
- Visit with guide tool
- Guided tour for groups by appointment
- Educational visit
- Teaching room
Opening
Rates
| Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult | 6 € |
| Groups (per person) | 5 € |
| Groups (guide) | 50 € |
Disabled adult (+accompanist): €5,00 Tourist passport: €5,00 Groups (+10 people): €5,00/adult (excluding guidance) School: free (excluding guidance) Guiding: €50/group ( by appointment throughout the year for more than 10 people)
Payment method
- Cheque
- Cash
Services
Equipment
- Less than 200 m from free public parking
- Free private parking for cars
- Free parking for motorhomes
Accessibility
- Elevator for people with reduced mobility and strollers. "Kit à Touch" case available on prior request for the visually impaired.