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.
Exceptional closures 2025:
Tuesday, February 18, Mondays, May 5, 12 and 19, July 7, August 11, September 22 and October 27 + from Saturday, December 19 to Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
Closed exceptionally on 13/05/25 all day and on 14/05/25 from 12:30 p.m.
2025-05-09
2025-05-15
Reduced entry price €3 (50% reduction)
Themes:
Opening
| Opening hours from January 01 to December 31, 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Monday | Open |
| Tuesday | Open |
| Wednesday | Open |
| Thursday | Open |
| Friday | Open |
| Open on Saturday | Open |
| Sunday | Open |
From October 1st to May 31st:
Open from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 13:15 p.m. to 17:15 p.m.
Closed every Monday in November, December, January, February and March.
From June 1st to September 30th:
open from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 13:15 p.m. to 18 p.m.
Continuously in July and August.
Exceptional closures 2025:
Tuesday, February 18, Mondays, May 5, 12 and 19, July 7, August 11, September 22 and October 27 + from Saturday, December 19 to Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
Closed exceptionally on 13/05/25 all day and on 14/05/25 from 12:30 p.m.
Exceptional Closure(s)
- 21/04/2025
- 09/06/2025
- 01/05/2025
Pricing
| Pricing | Min. | Max. |
|---|---|---|
| Full price | 6 € | Not disclosed |
| Reduced price | 3 € | Not disclosed |
Groups: from 10 people, 3€/person + 100€ for the group
Services
Equipment
Home animals
Accessible tourism
Hearing impairment
Physical disability
Access to and within the reception area is difficult for people with reduced mobility and visitors who are prone to fatigue (assistance required to climb the slope).
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
Mental handicap