Macron Revives Terrorism Memorial Project After Previous Cancellation

The museum, initially halted due to budget cuts, is now set to proceed in Suresnes with a planned opening in 2027.

President Emmanuel Macron has reaffirmed his commitment to the Musée-Mémorial du Terrorisme, reversing a prior decision to cancel it under the Barnier government.
The museum will be located on the Mont-Valérien in Suresnes, near Paris, and is expected to open in 2027 with a budget of €95 million over eight years.
The project, announced in 2018, had been halted in December 2024 due to budgetary concerns, sparking criticism from victims' associations who called the decision disrespectful.
Macron's decision to reinstate the project coincides with the 10th anniversary of the Charlie Hebdo attack, underscoring its importance as a site of memory, education, and reflection on terrorism and citizenship values.
The museum will feature over 2,000 objects, including legal artifacts and personal items donated by victims, and aims to serve as a tool for preventing radicalization and fostering public dialogue.