Accompanied by one of the curators of the exhibition "Libérer, Reconstruire, Espérer. The
1945 in Nord-Pas-de-Calais" enjoy a guided tour covering the reconstruction of the region, the return of the "Absentees" and the political upheavals of the Second World War.
reconstruction of the region, the return of the "Absentees" and the political upheavals of
political upheavals of 1945.
1945 was a pivotal year for the Nord-Pas-de-Calais. Although almost completely liberated in October 1944, Dunkirk remained occupied until 9 May 1945. Shaken by a heavy occupation, the region was preparing for the return of those who were "absent" and getting ready to take on major human, political, economic and social challenges. The restoration of a certain normality was accompanied by the hope of a better life, buoyed by the beginnings of profound changes...
On view from Saturday 6 September until 30 June 2026 inclusive.
Exhibition accessible with Centre d'Histoire ticket
Activities around the exhibition throughout the period
