Le Centre National et Musee Jean-Jaures

Museum devoted to an important continental socialist

Many people have forgotten that socialism was a formidable tide in Europe and America in the late 19th and early 20th c. Jean Jaures was one of the leaders of this movement. This museum describes his ...

Great tribute to JJ

Everywhere you go in Languedoc you will see streets and squares named after the orator and socialist politician Jean Jaures. This collection of things about him and his life is well worth visiting. No...

Visit to Museum and Castres Olympique Rugby Team Display

Smallmuseum all in French,. The rugby exhibition was very interesting as we were supporters of an English team playing Castres.

Undervalued museum, covering an important aspect of European history.

Jean Jaunes should be better known among Europeans. I would encourage anyone interested in 20th century history and political history to visit his museum. The only criticism is that very little inform...

Interesting Afternoon

Spend time reading some of the incredibly interesting documents. Not easy for the disabled. Wonderful on a rainy day if nothing else to do