Your stay near Oradour-sur-Glane
Oradour-sur-Glane, a martyred village to visit in Haute-Vienne
Oradour-sur-Glane is a Second World War martyred village in Haute-Vienne, France. On 10 June 1944, the village was completely destroyed by German forces, who massacred 642 inhabitants, including 207 children.
It is an important place of remembrance, well worth a visit during a short or long stay near Limoges.
The history of Oradour-sur-Glane
Oradour-sur-Glane was a prosperous village of 642 inhabitants in the Haute-Vienne department. On 10 June 1944, the village was occupied by German forces. The soldiers rounded up the inhabitants in the church and barns, then massacred them.
Houses and shops were set on fire. Only 56 inhabitants, who were absent from the village that day, survived.
What you can see in Oradour-sur-Glane
Oradour-sur-Glane is an important place of remembrance. The village has been preserved as it was, in ruins, as a testimony to the horror of the war.
The martyred village is divided into two parts:
- The village, where the ruins of the church, houses, shops, etc. can be found.
- The death camp, where the inhabitants were rounded up before being massacred.
Book your hotel near Oradour-sur-Glane
Would you like to spend a few days in Haute-Vienne to discover the history of Oradour-sur-Glane and its Martyr Village?
Organise your stay at our Auberge La Source hotel and restaurant today!
Why choose the Auberge La Source?
- A setting conducive to relaxation, in a calm and peaceful environment right in the heart of the Massif "Les Monts de Blond". 🍃🌳
- Comfortable, fully-renovated rooms 🛏️
- A gourmet restaurant with recipes based on local produce 🍴🥘
- And above all a location... The establishment is situated in Cieux, just 8 minutes' drive from the village ruins 📍
