A New Face at “Les Amis de la Martinerie”
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On Wednesday, May 6, 2026, Martin Belfort signed his civic service contract with “Les Amis de la Martinerie”, in the presence of Francine Nièmier, our association secretary, who had processed his application.
"Les Amis de La Martinerie" Welcome Representatives from "La France Mutualiste"
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At the request of Cyril Cassin, Regional Representative, and his local delegate, Patrick Padéllec, we welcomed officials and members of "La France Mutualiste" on Tuesday, April 21.
Traveling Nearly 100 km to Visit the “Amis de La Martinerie” Museum
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On Tuesday, April 28, along with Clémence, Dominique, and Roland, we had the pleasure of welcoming around thirty members of the UNC Committee from Veigné (located south of Tours and near Montbazon). It is a dynamic committee that learned about us through word of mouth spread by previous visitors to our museum.
A Steady Stream of Visitors at “Les Amis de la Martinerie”
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During April 2026, “Les Amis de La Martinerie” had the pleasure of welcoming several groups who came to explore the exhibition halls of the Departmental House of Military Memory (“la Maison départementale de la mémoire militaire”).
The aircraft, once a playground fixture for American children, and later for French children, residing in Brassioux, has now landed at La Martinerie
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Cast your minds back to the updates we shared on the association’s website:
April 18, 2026: The 11th Annual Commemoration Day, held at “Les Amis de la Martinerie”
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On Saturday, April 18, 2026, the traditional Patron Saints' Day took place; an event that, for the past three years, has been held in conjunction with the Foreign Legion ceremony commemorating the Battle of Camerone.
Veterans of the 95th Infantry Regiment Visit “Les Amis de La Martinerie”
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On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, the team at “Les Amis de La Martinerie’, Clémence, Dominique, and Jean-Jacques, had the pleasure of welcoming members of the 95th Infantry Regiment Veterans' Association (the heritage regiment of the Cher department), accompanied by members of the 85th Infantry Regiment Veterans' Association.
Eight EMIA Second Lieutenants of the “General Paul Girot de Langlade” graduating class visit “Les Amis de La Martinerie”
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Eight Second Lieutenants from the EMIA (Inter-Services Military School) decided, during their leave, to retrace the journey of their class patron, General Paul Girot de Langlade, traveling from Royan to Berchtesgaden.
“Les Amis de La Martinerie” support the Indre gendarmerie cadets
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Once again this year, “Les Amis de La Martinerie” provided support to the Indre Gendarmerie Cadets.
Students from the Naturapolis Highschool in Châteauroux visit La Martinerie
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On the morning of Wednesday, April 8, we had the pleasure of welcoming four first-year students from the "BTS Agronomy and Sustainable Crops" program at Naturapolis Highschool in Châteauroux. They were eager to learn more about the history of the military presence in the Indre department.
“Les Amis de La Martinerie” present at the ARVMC militaria show
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True to their promise for the past five years, “Les Amis de La Martinerie” were present at the Militaria show organized by members of the ARVMC (The Association for the Restoration of Military Vehicles - Centre region / l’Association de Restauration de Véhicule Militaire - Centre).
Film Crew Hosted to Gather Testimonies on the American Presence in the Indre Department
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On Friday, April 3, “Les Amis de La Martinerie” had the pleasure of hosting a film crew from the CRPC (Committee for the Recognition of Castelroussin Heritage/ Comité pour la reconnaissance Patrimoniale Castelroussine), who came to shoot segments for a 15-minute video clip documenting the American presence in the Indre region between 1951 and 1957.
Renewed Contact with the Equipment and Maintenance Museum (EMB)
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The “Amis de la Martinerie” (Friends of La Martinerie) had the distinct pleasure of welcoming Captain Caroline Lenoir, Curator of the Equipment and Maintenance Museum, accompanied by several members of her team.
A 2026 General Meeting Rooted in Tradition, Featuring Delightful Surprises Throughout 2025
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The 2026 General Meeting of “Les Amis de la Martinerie” took place in the Barbillat-Touraine Hall in Châteauroux, before an audience of some one hundred members, holding 86 proxies.
“Les Amis de La Martinerie” at the A2I’s 2026 Tourism Exchange
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For the promotional event organized by the Indre Department’s Attractiveness Agency (A2I), three of our volunteers—Francine and the two Marie-Claudes—were present to enhance our visibility and promote the Departmental House of Military Memory (“La Maison départementale de la mémoire militaire”).
The “Les Amis de La Martinerie” Exhibition at the Luçay-le-Mâle Retirement Village
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Continuing their campaign to share their exhibition on the military barracks of the Indre department, “ Les Amis de La Martinerie” (Friends of La Martinerie) set up shop for a week at the “Espoir Soleil” Retirement Village, a charming little community established in 1974 within the larger, vibrant village of Luçay-le-Mâle.
AROPA Members Visit “Les Amis de La Martinerie”
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On Thursday, March 19, we had the pleasure of welcoming 35 members and supporters of AROPA (Association of Retirees from Agricultural and Agri-Food Companies and Professional Organizations).
Two Flags Received by “Les Amis de la Martinerie”
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On Wednesday, April 18, 2026, the signing of an agreement was scheduled at La Martinerie for the handover of the COMTE Battalion flag.
Two classes of ninth-grade students from Beaulieu Middle School participated in an interactive visit of La Martinerie
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A dedicated participant in the Friends of La Martinerie initiative for the past four years, Laurent Renaudet joined us on Thursday, March 12, with a class of ninth graders, and again on Friday, March 13, with a second class, for a day exploring the Departmental House of Military History as part of their civic education program.
The airplane renovation is progressing
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At the beginning of this week, we had the pleasure of welcoming Jean Baty, a cabinetmaker, who volunteered his time to help us renovate the metalic outdoor playset structure located in Brassioux.
