Accueil Organise your stay Visits Museums & interpretation centres Centre Européen Franz Stock, Séminaire des Barbelés
About the monument :
This place of remembrance, the "barbed-wire seminary", which was created in 1945 with the support of the Apostolic Nuncio, His Grace Roncalli (future Pope John XXIII), held over 900 German prisoners, seminarians in training. 640 of them became priests, 4 of them bishops and 2 of them abbots. The abbot Franz Stock (1904 – 1948) – a German priest, ex-chaplain of the Parisian Gestapo prisons, and a model of courage under the Occupation – provided spiritual guidance here. In a hangar on site, through archived images, this post-war episode and the life of Franz Stock, an apostle of the Franco-German reconciliation, are recounted. The chapel has displays of Franz Stock's own wall paintings and the Way of the Cross, painted by a prisoner, which have been restored.
About the garden/park :
This place of remembrance, the "barbed-wire seminary", which was created in 1945 with the support of the Apostolic Nuncio, His Grace Roncalli (future Pope John XXIII), held over 900 German prisoners, seminarians in training. 640 of them became priests, 4 of them bishops and 2 of them abbots. The abbot Franz Stock (1904 – 1948) – a German priest, ex-chaplain of the Parisian Gestapo prisons, and a model of courage under the Occupation – provided spiritual guidance here. In a hangar on site, through archived images, this post-war episode and the life of Franz Stock, an apostle of the Franco-German reconciliation, are recounted. The chapel has displays of Franz Stock's own wall paintings and the Way of the Cross, painted by a prisoner, which have been restored.
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⏱️ How long does the average visit last?
Allow on average 01:30h to get the most out of your visit. Of course, this depends on your own pace and desires: some people stroll around for longer, while others opt for a quicker discovery. Take as much time as you need – you decide the tempo!
🐾 Can I share this visit with my pet?
We have not yet been informed whether pets are allowed. To find out whether pets are allowed on site (on a lead, in outdoor areas, etc.), we advise you to contact the service provider directly. The information sheet will be updated as soon as we have more details.
🍽️ Can I eat on site during my visit?
Unfortunately, there is no on-site catering service. We advise you to plan a meal nearby or bring a picnic if conditions permit.
🛜 What facilities and services are available on site during my visit?
A number of facilities and services are available on site to make your visit more enjoyable:
Shop, Parking, Wifi
♿ I have a disability, is the site accessible?
The site has not yet been accredited with the Tourisme & Handicap label.
To find out whether a visit is possible for your specific needs, we recommend that you contact the service provider directly. We will update the information as soon as we receive new information.
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