Memorial of the landing of Provence
D-Day Memorial, renovated and reopened in April 2017, pays tribute to all combatants, whether they are "free frenchmen", soldiers from Africa, resistance fighters, escapees from France, volunteers from the Pacific and West Indies, allied soldiers.
It is located in the Beaumont Tower (1845).
8458 route du Faron
Sommet du Mont Faron
83200 Toulon
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Memorial of the landing of Provence
(2463 reviews)
8458 route du Faron
Sommet du Mont Faron
83200 Toulon
I'm going by train
Presentation
With an exceptional panorama of the Var coast, the memorial is equipped with the latest advances in historical research and new technologies to immerse the visitor in the heart of the Provence landings and the events of the summer of 1944.
The Mount Faron Memorial was inaugurated by General de Gaulle on August 15, 1964 to honor the memory of the men and women involved in the D-Day landings and the liberation of Provence. Contrary to the battle of Normandy, which was mainly led by American troops, it was General de Lattre de Tassigny's B army that was in charge of the two biggest battles of the Provence campaign, Toulon and Marseille. This contribution to the war effort ensured a role and a place for France in the post-war world of nations, and the construction of the Mount Faron Memorial is the symbol of national pride, France liberated by itself.
50 years after its opening, President Hollande wanted the Mount Faron Memorial to be revamped in order to pay a fitting tribute to all those who took part in the event and came from all walks of life to liberate France: the Free French, the soldiers from Africa, the Resistance fighters and the Allies.
The new museographic tour of the Provence landing has 600 m² of exhibition space in which 200 collection objects and numerous multimedia supports are brought together to facilitate the understanding of this historical event little known to the general public.
A place of reflection, transmission and teaching, the memorial also provides a room dedicated to hosting educational workshops.
The Mount Faron Memorial was inaugurated by General de Gaulle on August 15, 1964 to honor the memory of the men and women involved in the D-Day landings and the liberation of Provence. Contrary to the battle of Normandy, which was mainly led by American troops, it was General de Lattre de Tassigny's B army that was in charge of the two biggest battles of the Provence campaign, Toulon and Marseille. This contribution to the war effort ensured a role and a place for France in the post-war world of nations, and the construction of the Mount Faron Memorial is the symbol of national pride, France liberated by itself.
50 years after its opening, President Hollande wanted the Mount Faron Memorial to be revamped in order to pay a fitting tribute to all those who took part in the event and came from all walks of life to liberate France: the Free French, the soldiers from Africa, the Resistance fighters and the Allies.
The new museographic tour of the Provence landing has 600 m² of exhibition space in which 200 collection objects and numerous multimedia supports are brought together to facilitate the understanding of this historical event little known to the general public.
A place of reflection, transmission and teaching, the memorial also provides a room dedicated to hosting educational workshops.
Visitor alert
Exceptional closure on Thursday June 27 from 10am to 2pm (filming local edition France 3 Toulon) and from June 29 to July 4, 2024 due to a professional seminar reserved for staff of the Hauts Lieux de la Mémoire Nationale.
Service for cruise passengers
Cruise Friendly Advantage : Entrance fare 3€ (50% reduced price)
Spoken languages
Labels, brands and classified sites
Réseau Destination Var
Equipments
Defibrillator
WC + grab handle + adequate space to move
Reception staff sensitized to the reception of people with disabilities
Doors >=77 cm wide
Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
Openings & pricing
Horaires
All year round, daily.
Closed exceptionally on January 1st and May 1st.
January to May - then October to December: 10am-12.30pm / 1.15pm-5.15pm
June to September: 10am-12.30pm / 1.15pm-6.30pm (non-stop July and August)
Ticket office closes 30 min before.
Guided tour at 2:30pm Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.
Other guided tour times available for groups by prior arrangement.
Closed exceptionally on January 1st and May 1st.
January to May - then October to December: 10am-12.30pm / 1.15pm-5.15pm
June to September: 10am-12.30pm / 1.15pm-6.30pm (non-stop July and August)
Ticket office closes 30 min before.
Guided tour at 2:30pm Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.
Other guided tour times available for groups by prior arrangement.
Tarifs
Full price: 6 €
Reduced price: 3 € (children aged 10 to 17, students, jobseekers, CMU and RSA beneficiaries, large family card, Cezam card, teachers).
Free: children under 10, veterans and victims of war, military personnel, defense and ONACVG personnel, disability cards and accompanying adults, school chaperones - numbers subject to change, group drivers, tour guides.
Groups: from 10 people, €3/person + €100 for the group.
Reduced price: 3 € (children aged 10 to 17, students, jobseekers, CMU and RSA beneficiaries, large family card, Cezam card, teachers).
Free: children under 10, veterans and victims of war, military personnel, defense and ONACVG personnel, disability cards and accompanying adults, school chaperones - numbers subject to change, group drivers, tour guides.
Groups: from 10 people, €3/person + €100 for the group.
Mise à jour le 22/07/2024
Par Office de Tourisme Provence Méditerranée
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