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Immerse yourself in the spirit of Resistance in the Museum of Bondues. This old fort, built at the end of the 19th century to protect our region, was occupied during the two world wars by the German troops.
During the first years of the Second World War, the fort was one of the German bases in the Battle of Britain. Later in 1943 and 1944, it would witness the execution of 68 fighters of the French Resistance. As a homage to the courage of these Resistants, the fort became a Memorial in 1986 and a Museum in 1997. Here you will discover the ideals and sacrifices of these women and men who lived in a zone of constant danger, and whose values still live on today.

You will for instance see how the Resistance in Northern France worked closely with the British Intelligence Service, and how networks were created to help pilots and parachutists escape our region.

A guided visit is available for groups on the theme « The British and Resistance in Northern France » (Available on leaflets for individual visitors)



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Opening hours :
From September to June :
* For individual visitors : Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays from 2PM to 4.30 PM (no guided visit), 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month from 2.30 PM to 6PM (guided visit in french on 3.30 PM)
* For groups : Open on booking everyday from 9AM to 12 AM and from 2PM to 5PM
* Closed on Tuesdays
July and August :
* For individual visitors : Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays from 2PM to 4.30 PM (no guided visit), Closed on Sundays
* For groups : Open on booking everyday from 9 AM to 12 AM and from 2PM to 5PM
* Closed on Tuesdays

Access :

The Museum is located on the National Road RN17 Lille-Menin (avenue Charles de Gaulle), near the RN352, the A22 and the airfield.
The Museum has 130 parking spaces (4 of them for coaches)

By bus :
- line 35 Lille-Halluin (bus stops Ferme du Fort or La Quenouille),
- line 36 Lille-Comines (bus stops Ferme du Fort or La Quenouille),
- line 23 Tourcoing-Wambrechies (bus stops Centre or Eglise, then 10 minutes walking)


Admission fees :
Individual visitors : 5 €
Free for children under 12 visiting with their parents
Groups (10 visitors and more) : 4.50 € pp
School class (up to 30 students) : 25 € per class

The Museum can receive up to 90 visitors simultaneously.
Contact us :
Mail address : BP80001, 59587 BONDUES Cedex
Tel : 03 20 28 88 32
Fax : 03 20 25 94 95
Email : hpriego@mairie-bondues.fr