On August 17, 2027 , Bormes les Mimosas will celebrate the 83rd anniversary of its Liberation with a day full of commemorations, historical events and moments of conviviality.
Residents and visitors are invited to pay tribute to those who participated in the Liberation of the town, while enjoying a festive program in the heart of the village and on the coast.
The 2026 program
A morning dedicated to remembrance
The commemorations will begin at 8:45 a.m. with the official ceremony at the memorial to the Commandos of Africa , located opposite the cemetery.
Watch the ceremony on video
From 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. , the village will host an exhibition of military vehicles on the Place Saint-François, offered by the Mémoire Bormes 44 association , accompanied by musical entertainment provided by the Swing Soldiers , for a true immersion in the atmosphere of the 1940s.
Meanwhile, from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM , the team from the Bormes Museum of Art and History will be offering a free, fun stand in Place Saint-François focusing on the Allied landings in Provence : "The Liberation Explained to Children!" Games, workshops, and discoveries will allow both young and old to learn more about this pivotal period in history.
The Provence Landings
On August 15, 1944 , Allied forces landed on the coast of Provence as part of Operation Dragoon . The objective was to liberate southern France, particularly Toulon and Marseille , and then link up with the Allied troops advancing from Normandy. A few days later, Bormes-les-Mimosas was liberated . Every year, the town pays tribute to those who participated in this pivotal moment in its history.
A parade of military vehicles in the town
At 12pm , the military vehicles will leave Place Saint-François for a parade through the town, passing through the Pin district to Gaou Bénat.
An evening of commemoration
The patriotic ceremony will take place at 19 p.m. By invitation, it will also be possible to follow the ceremony from Place Saint-François.
From 20pm , an aperitif , open to all, will be offered on the Place Saint-François to extend this moment of sharing.
Change of program: The vehicle exhibition in the Fontaine de La Favière parking lot has been moved to Sunday, August 16.
in Bormes les Mimosas