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About Cercil Museum - Memorial Children Du Vel D'hiv
The Cercil Museum - Memorial Children of the Vel D'hiv is a museum located in Orléans, France. It is dedicated to the memory of the Jewish children deported from France during World War II. The museum is located in the former internment and deportation camp of Beaune-la-Rolande, which was one of the largest camps used during the Vel' d'Hiv Roundup of 1942. The museum aims to educate visitors about the history of the Holocaust and the atrocities committed by the Nazis during this time period. The museum has an extensive collection of artifacts, including personal belongings of the victims, photographs, and documents. It also features a memorial garden and a wall of names listing the children who were deported. The museum offers guided tours and educational programs for visitors of all ages, making it an important resource for learning about this dark period of history.
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