The Mount Faron Memorial dedicated to the landing and liberation in Provence is one of the 9 high places of national memory of the Ministry of Defense.
Boasting 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 summer 44.
The Mont Faron Memorial was inaugurated by General de Gaulle on August 15, 1964 to honor the memory of the men and women involved in the landing operations and the liberation of Provence. Unlike the Battle of Normandy led mainly by American troops, it was General de Lattre de Tassigny's Army B which was in charge of the two largest 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 concert of nations, and the construction of the Mont Faron Memorial is the symbol of national pride, the France liberated by itself.
50 years after its opening, President Hollande wanted the Mont Faron Memorial to have a makeover in order to pay a just tribute to all those involved in the event who came from all walks of life to liberate France: the free French, the soldiers from Africa, the resistance fighters and the allies.
The new museum trail of the Provence landings has 600 m² of exhibition space in which 200 collectibles and numerous multimedia supports are brought together to facilitate the understanding of this historical event little known to the general public.
A place for reflection, transmission and teaching, the memorial also provides a room dedicated to hosting educational workshops.
The Mont Faron Memorial was inaugurated by General de Gaulle on August 15, 1964 to honor the memory of the men and women involved in the landing operations and the liberation of Provence. Unlike the Battle of Normandy led mainly by American troops, it was General de Lattre de Tassigny's Army B which was in charge of the two largest 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 concert of nations, and the construction of the Mont Faron Memorial is the symbol of national pride, the France liberated by itself.
50 years after its opening, President Hollande wanted the Mont Faron Memorial to have a makeover in order to pay a just tribute to all those involved in the event who came from all walks of life to liberate France: the free French, the soldiers from Africa, the resistance fighters and the allies.
The new museum trail of the Provence landings has 600 m² of exhibition space in which 200 collectibles and numerous multimedia supports are brought together to facilitate the understanding of this historical event little known to the general public.
A place for reflection, transmission and teaching, the memorial also provides a room dedicated to hosting educational workshops.
Service for cruise passengers
Reduced entry price €3 (50% reduction)
Visitor alert
Closed to the public between December 13 and January 13 inclusive.
2024-12-06
2025-01-14
Themes:
Opening
| Opening hours from January 01 to December 31, 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Monday | Open |
| Tuesday | Open |
| Wednesday | Open |
| Thursday | Open |
| Friday | Open |
| Saturday | Open |
| Sunday | Open |
10h-12h30 / 13h15-17h15
June to September:
10h-12h30 / 13h15-18h30
July and August (without interruption)
10h00-18h30
Ticket office closes 30 minutes before.
Guided tour at 14:30 p.m. Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.
Closed January 1st and May 1st.
Annual closure the second half of December.
Other guided tour slots available for groups by reservation.
Exceptional Closure(s)
- 01/01/2025
- 01/05/2025
Admission fees
Free: children under 10 years old, veterans and victims of war, military personnel, defense personnel and ONACVG, disability certificate and accompanying person, school chaperones – number subject to reservation, group drivers, tourist guides.
Groups: from 10 people, 3€/person + 100€ for the group
Groups: from 10 people, 3€/person + 100€ for the group
Services
Equipments
Home animals
Adapted tourism
Hearing impairment
Adaptation of the visit with a cultural mediator according to the type of disability
Physical disability
Accessibility: Exterior path:
Access to the entrance to the memorial difficult for PRMs (help required for difficult passages).
Interior access: On one level, 1 wheelchair available, as well as 2 cane chairs. Audio headsets to follow the visit. Adaptation of the visit with a cultural mediator according to the type of disability. Document in FALC. Free on presentation of the disability card.
Access to the entrance to the memorial difficult for PRMs (help required for difficult passages).
Interior access: On one level, 1 wheelchair available, as well as 2 cane chairs. Audio headsets to follow the visit. Adaptation of the visit with a cultural mediator according to the type of disability. Document in FALC. Free on presentation of the disability card.
Visual impairment
Adaptation of the visit with a cultural mediator according to the type of disability
Mental handicap
Adaptation of the visit with a cultural mediator according to the type of disability. Document in FALC. Free on presentation of the disability card.