
MHeMO, Maison d'Histoire et de Mémoire d'Ongles
Ongles · Alpes-de-Haute-Provence · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
This place took part in the 2026 European Heritage Days (18–20 September).
The House of History and Memory of Ongles (MHeMO) is a museum dedicated to welcoming families of harkis in the village of Ongles, in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, from September 1962 onwards. The museum documents the arrival of twenty-five Algerian families, approximately 133 people, fleeing reprisals following Algerian independence, thanks to the intervention of Lieutenant Yvan Durand and the acceptance of mayor André Laugier. It pays tribute to these exiles, their welcome in the village, and those who supported them during their two-year stay. The museum offers visits, educational activities and study days, as part of an approach to transmit this local memory and intercultural dialogue.
Practical information
Opening hours
Today · 14:00–18:00
See the rest of the week
- Monday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 14:00–18:00
- Thursday
- 14:00–18:00
- Friday
- 14:00–18:00
- Saturday
- 14:00–18:00
- Sunday
- Closed
Hours may vary by season. See current hours →
Address
3 rue du château
Phone number
+33 4 92 74 04 37Official website
mhemo.orgGoogle Maps
View on Google MapsGetting there
Nearest station
La Brillanne-Oraison, 17 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
Parking
On-site parking.
Reference city
40 min by car from Manosque.
Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 2 September 2026
Nearby
Galleries nearby: Coquelic'oh Bruno Gauclain (8.3 km), Galerie Grande (8.5 km), Arty Made in Forcalquier (8.5 km).
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