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Oradour-sur-Glane martyr village – Rue du village martyr d'Oradour-sur-Glane📷 Xavier D'ABRIGEON, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Oradour-sur-Glane martyr village

Oradour-sur-Glane, France

History

The ruins of a village left untouched since 643 people were massacred here on 10 June 1944. Enter through the memory centre; the silence of the streets stays with you.

Nearest town
Oradour-sur-Glane, France
Category
History & culture
GPS
45.9322, 1.0310
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Aire Camping-Car Oradour-sur-GlaneMotorhome stopover
    1 km from Oradour-sur-Glane martyr village · 39 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping municipal de CieuxMotorhome stopover
    7 km from Oradour-sur-Glane martyr village · 30 pitches
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • CAMPING-CAR Park Saint-Junien (Haute Vienne)Campsite
    11 km from Oradour-sur-Glane martyr village · 64 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping des AlouettesCampsite
    12 km from Oradour-sur-Glane martyr village
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping municipal les HachesMotorhome stopover
    12 km from Oradour-sur-Glane martyr village
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Aire de camping-car de ChaptelatMotorhome stopover
    18 km from Oradour-sur-Glane martyr village · 25 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in France · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Oradour-sur-Glane martyr village?

Oradour-sur-Glane martyr village is in Oradour-sur-Glane, France, at GPS 45.9322, 1.0310. It is about 21 km from Limoges.

Can you camp near Oradour-sur-Glane martyr village?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Aire Camping-Car Oradour-sur-Glane, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 31 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Oradour-sur-Glane martyr village?

Oradour-sur-Glane martyr village is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Limousin: porcelain, tapestry and red villages.

What is there to see near Oradour-sur-Glane martyr village?

Places worth a stop nearby: Lac de Vassivière (66 km), Brantôme Abbey (70 km), Lascaux IV (98 km) and La Roque Saint-Christophe (107 km).

When is the best time to visit Oradour-sur-Glane martyr village?

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)