MHeMO, Maison d'Histoire et de Mémoire d'Ongles
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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 37

Official website

mhemo.org

Getting 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

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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