
Huningue Historical and Military Museum
Before the reunion of Alsace with France, Huningue was a village. Louis XIV having entrusted his architect Vauban with the defense of the borders of the northeast, from Belfort to Landau and Phalsbourg. he established plans for a powerful fortress to defend this strategic bridgehead. The museum tells the story of the 3 sieges between 1796 and 1815. The artist Edouard Detaille immortalized the glorious exit of the 50 survivors of the garrison in 1815, then the fortress was dismantled.
Description
Altitude (m):
249
Location:
- In the town / village center
Duration: 1h
Languages spoken

Accepted animals :
No
Museum theme (s)
- Story
Type of place to visit (max 2 modalities)
- Museum and planetarium
- Military site
Visit formulas
- Guided tour for groups
Member of :
- Museums-PASS-Museums
- Alsace Museums Site
Schedule
Reception hours:
Every 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month from 14 p.m. to 30 p.m. Closed in August. Guided tours by appointment.