Mémorial de Caen joins the LRE Foundation.

 

The importance of memory for Cultural Routes criteria. 

The LRE Foundation is pleased to welcome the Mémorial de Caen as its newest member. 

Located in Normandy, the Mémorial de Caen is one of Europe’s most important memorials and has internationally recognised expertise in cultural, educational and scientific work. Opened in 1988, the museum explores the history of the 20th century, with a strong focus on the Second World War, the D-Day landings and the Battle of Normandy. Its exhibitions also address our shared European History and the Cold War. 

Joining the LRE Foundation (1) will create new opportunities for exchange between the Mémorial de Caen and organisations across the LREF network, bringing together different experiences of researching, interpreting and communicating the history and legacy of the Second World War. 

“Joining the LRE Foundation is, for the Mémorial de Caen, a way to strengthen exchanges and keep remembrance alive beyond national borders. Our ambition is to pass on history in order to better understand the contemporary world and give everyone the tools to reflect on the present.” 

(1)  The LRE Foundation is a growing international, inclusive network that connects people and organisations dedicated to preserving and valorising the tangible and intangible cultural heritage related to World War II, its memory and meaning. The organisation’s main objective is to make this history relevant and accessible, especially for the younger generations.