Exhibition: “Jean Gabin, la guerre c’est pas du cinéma

From April 1 to November 5, 2023

Don’t miss this exceptional exhibition that tells the incredible story of the commitment of the icon of French cinema, Jean Gabin, during the Second World War. Dozens of personal items are presented as well as unpublished photos and archives but also a tank like the one he led. Many events will take place during this exhibition which will welcome on many occasions, the son of Jean Gabin, Mathias Moncorgé

Poster Expo Jean Gabin. La guerre, c'est pas du cinéma - 2023
Gabin and the "souffleur" tank ©Musée Jean Gabin

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Programme of events during the exhibition

» Thursday, March 30, 2023: official inauguration by invitation.

» From April 1 to November 5, 2023: exhibition open to the public every day for the price of a museum ticket

» Monday, May 8, 2023 : Official launch of the new book by the Norman publisher OREP: Jean Gabin, La guerre c’est pas du cinéma, written by Patrick Glâtre and prefaced by Mathias Moncorgé, son of the actor; conference followed by a signing session and various activities; presence of Patrice Gelinet. Read more

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»Sunday 30 July 2023: commemorations of the Landing of the 2nd armoured division at Utah Beach; a column of old military vehicles recreating elements of the 2nd armoured division passes by; conferences, book signings, public discussion with Gabin’s son and the son of Gabin’s superior. More info here

» Saturday, October 21, 2023: screening of the film Un Singe en Hiver at the D-Day Experience, in the presence of Mathias Moncorgé.

Jean Gabin leaves for Hollywood ©Musée Jean Gabin
Jean Gabin leaves for Hollywood ©Musée Jean Gabin

Buy your ticket online and on the day of your visit, avoid the queue at the cash desk

This exceptional exhibition on Jean Gabin will be held at the Normandy Victory Museum near Carentan (Normandy) from April 1st to November 5th 2023. Reserve your tickets now (entrance fee included in the price of the ticket).

Buy your ticket online and on the day of your visit, avoid the queue at the cash desk

This exceptional exhibition on Jean Gabin will be held at the Normandy Victory Museum near Carentan (Normandy) from April 1st to November 5th 2023. Reserve your tickets now (entrance fee included in the price of the ticket).