Espace d'accueil et d'information Mémoire du Maquis - Plateau des Glières
Plateau des Glières
Dep74
Description
Situated at an altitude of 1,435 metres, the Plateau des Glières was chosen by the Allies as a parachuting site during the Second World War. From January to March 1944, 465 maquisards gathered there under the successive command of Lieutenant Tom Morel, then Captain Maurice Anjot, to receive weapons destined for the maquis in Haute-Savoie. On 26 March 1944, they faced a massive joint attack by Vichy and Wehrmacht forces. 129 maquisards and 20 local residents lost their lives, either killed in action, shot or deported. Most of them are buried at the Glières National Necropolis.
Historical trail Le maquis des Glières
In the centre of the Glières plateau, a new historical trail tells the story of the organisation of the Glières maquis during the winter of 1944.
A one-hour loop between the Mémoire du maquis building and the Monument national à la Résistance. 12 reading tables, 2 large orientation tables.
Free adult and children's booklets available from the Mémoire du maquis building.
Free access.
Exhibition - Esplanade du Monument
Celebrating the spirit of Les Glières. The National Monument to the Resistance
Built in 1973 on the initiative of the survivors of Les Glières and designed by the artist Emile Gilioli, the monument pays tribute to the 465 maquisards on the plateau and to the events of the winter of 1944. In his search for simple, uncluttered forms, the artist was able to capture the spirit of Les Glières while at the same time creating a work of art that speaks to the viewer.
This exhibition traces the history of the work, from its conception through to its completion.
Accompanying booklet available free of charge from the Mémoire du maquis reception building.
Free access
Visits and events for all ages are offered by the Department's team of cultural mediators.
Ouverture
April and May: weekends, public holidays and Zone A school vacations, 9:30am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 5pm, except Mondays.
June and September: daily except Monday, 9:30am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 5pm.
July and August: every day except Monday, from 10am to 12:30pm and from 2pm to 6pm.
In the event of an orange heatwave, outdoor activities and tours are cancelled.
In the event of an orange weather alert (rain, storm, wind), the building is closed.
Tarifs
Free admission for children under 8, press, drivers, teachers, people with reduced mobility, disabled people and their companions.
Group rates for groups of 10 or more.
Free admission on the 1st Sunday of the month.
The admission ticket includes all services offered by Mémoire du Maquis (tours, mediation, screenings). Access to the building and temporary exhibitions is free.
Gratuit le 1er dimanche du mois.
Le billet d'entrée concernent les prestations proposées par Mémoire du Maquis (visites, médiations, projections). L'accès au bâtiment ainsi qu'aux expositions temporaires est libre.
Contact et accès
RD 55
Plateau des Glières
Thorens-Glières
74570 Fillière
Haute-Savoie (74)
