Children’s Home in Izieu / Maison d’Izieu

Overview

Maison d’Izieu – Memorial to Exterminated Jewish Children

The Maison d’Izieu is both a place of remembrance and a museum where you will find many accessible contents on history, justice and the construction of the remembrance of Izieu. The house, a place of remembrance where the children and their educators lived, collects the children’s letters, drawings, and portraits. The museum is equipped with a permanent exhibition featuring many interactive elements that allow visitors to understand the journeys of the families and children of the Colony, the K. Barbie trial, and crimes against humanity around the world. The Maison d’Izieu regularly hosts temporary exhibitions and several cultural events.