Maison d'Izieu, mémorial des enfants juifs exterminés
The Maison d'Izieu invites you to discover, through the exploration of the museum and the guided tour of the house, the history of the Colonie des enfants d'Izieu, its place in the context of the Second World War and its importance for international justice.
When you arrive, a striking setting awaits you.
At the end of the road, you can see the house with blue shutters, the one where Sabine and Miron Zlatin welcomed more than a hundred Jewish children in order to protect them from anti-Semitic persecution. It was in this same house that, on the morning of April 6, 1944, on the orders of Klaus Barbie, one of the heads of the Lyon Gestapo, 44 children and 7 of their educators were rounded up and deported. Only one of the instructors, Léa Feldblum, returned.
A memorial museum since 1994, the Maison d'Izieu welcomes more than 40 visitors each year, including 000 schoolchildren. It aims to deliver, through the history of the Colony, a universal message of awareness, vigilance and the fight against all forms of discrimination.
Located on a protected site and listed as a Historic Monument, this residence perched on a hill in Bugey-Sud is an unmissable place in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, at the gateway to Isère and Savoie.
The house can be visited on a guided tour, evoking the children's lives through letters, drawings and photos.
The museum, housed in the former barn, is divided into three spaces to explore and deepen the historical context of the Second World War, the Jewish children's rescue networks, international criminal justice, crimes against humanity and the construction of memory.
Since 2022, a space in the museum has been dedicated to the exhibition of its collections, documents and objects that the Maison d'Izieu preserves itself: the Zlatin Gallery. Each year, a temporary exhibition is scheduled to allow visitors to discover "real" archival documents!
- Reservation recommended for individuals. Ticket sales end 30 minutes before the memorial closes. Ticket valid all day.
- Reservation required for groups.
-Library
-Picnics allowed in the orchard. No catering on site.
-Throughout the summer, enjoy the coolness of an air-conditioned room for a "documentary" break.
The broadcast schedule will be available at reception.
Visit the Zlatin Gallery.
The Maison d'Izieu is located just 2 km from the ViaRhôna. A sheltered area allows cyclists to leave their bikes safely. It is possible to recharge your bike batteries and your mobile phone or GPS. It is also possible to store your belongings during the visit to the Maison. The Maison has toilets as well as a repair kit.
A place of remembrance, education and life, the Maison d'Izieu aims to educate, train and support all audiences in their reflection on crimes against humanity and all forms of intolerance and discrimination.
It receives nearly 18 schoolchildren each year. To facilitate access for the young individual public, it has chosen to set up a youth rate of €000 for 5-8 year olds. In addition, it provides families with booklets for young visitors to accompany them in the museum.
The memorial museum participates in the promotion of cycle tourism with the "Accueil Vélo" label. It also raises awareness among visitors about the preservation of the site.
The Maison d'Izieu invites you to discover, through the museum and a guided tour of the house, the history of the Izieu Children's Colony, its place in the context of the Second World War and its importance for international justice. A memorial museum since 1994, it keeps alive the memory of the 44 children and 7 adults rounded up on April 6, 1944.
Rankings & Labels
- Registered historic site and monument
Themes
Location details
A 43: exit no. 10 Les Abrets, take the direction of Belley, then follow the signposted route, 20 km from Belley.
- In the countryside
Visit
Customers
Language(s) of the visit
Individual visit services
- Unguided individual tours permanently
- Unguided individual tours on request
- Guided individual tours on request
- Mandatory guided individual tours
Group visit services
- Guided group tours permanently
- Guided group tours on request
- Mandatory guided group visits
Opening
From January, 01 to December, 01, open daily.
Exceptional closings on January 1, May 1 and December 25.
– Monday to Friday: 13 p.m. – 17 p.m. or 10 a.m. – 17 p.m. school holidays (zone A) and public holidays
– Saturday (only from April to August): 10 a.m. – 18 p.m.
– Sunday (February to October): 10 a.m. – 18 p.m.
– Every day (July-August): 10 a.m. – 18 p.m.
You can check the timetables on the website (subject to change).
Closed during the Christmas holidays and on May 1st
Guided tour of the Maison d’Izieu:
– Weekdays 15:30 p.m. exclusively
– Saturday and Sunday, 11am, 15pm and 16pm and themed tour at 14pm
– School holidays: 11am, 15pm and 16pm and themed visit at 14pm.
Exceptional Closure(s)
- 01/01/2026
- 01/05/2026
- 25/12/2026
Prices
Full price: from 9 to 12 € (Ticket “museum + house”: 12 € – Ticket “museum”: 9 €)
Reduced price: €7 to €10 (Museum + house ticket: €10 – Museum ticket: €7)
Child: €5 (Children aged 8 to 18 and young people up to 25 years old – Ticket “museum + house” or “museum”: €5).
Free for children under 8 and veterans.
Group rate from 20 people.
House accessible only on guided tours included in the "museum + house" ticket.
Groups of 20 people or more, by reservation only
Partner payment methods: Holiday vouchers, Classic and Connect, Pass'Région, Youth Card 01 and Pass'Découvertes de l'Ain.
Payment methods
Services
Equipment
Services
Activities on site
- Animation
- Children's entertainment
- Concert
- Temporary exhibitions
- Show
- Live Drama
Home animals
Accessible tourism
Physical disability
For people with reduced mobility:
The exhibition space is fully accessible and the house is partially accessible (accessible ground floor, threshold ramps). A document presents the 1st floor of the house. Some corridors in the house are narrow, and can cause circulation problems depending on the size of the wheelchair.
It is recommended to come accompanied due to the presence of uneven paving stones on the access paths.
The Maison d'Izieu team remains at the disposal of visitors.
Visual impairment
Adapted services for visual impairment
Mental handicap
Adapted benefits for mental impairment
Linked offers
On site:
Exposition : Papivores ! Soif de s’exprimer à la Maison d’Izieu
Book online From 9 € / adult
02 July 02 November 2026
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