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80 years since the Provence landings

2024 marks the 80th anniversary of the Provence landings and the liberation of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region by the Allied forces. This major event is an opportunity to remember the sacrifice of the soldiers who fought for freedom and peace. Numerous events are being organised throughout the region to commemorate this anniversary. It is also an opportunity to visit the many places of remembrance in the region that bear witness to these key moments in our recent history.

Landing and Liberation of Provence: top museums and memorials

Steles, memorials, military structures or military cemeteries… Remembrance tourism places, which protect and transmit the memory of the Landing and Liberation of Provence. They...

Resistance, Operation Dragoon and the Liberation

In 1944, the Second World War was raging across Europe. In southern France, the Resistance was organising and preparing the ground for the arrival of the Allied forces. On 15 August, the big day arrived: the troops landed on the beaches between Toulon and Saint-Raphaël. Operation Dragoon was launched! Objectives: to liberate Provence, capture important ports and link up with Allied forces in Normandy. Two weeks of fierce fighting later, Provence was liberated. Today, many monuments and historical sites serve as reminders of the Resistance and the Liberation.

The resistance in the South of France, the mainstay of the Liberation

The bravery, commitment and sacrifice of the resistance fighters was all important in...

Following in the footsteps of the Provence Landing, the other Allied landing in 1944

On 15th August 1944, the Allies landed in Provence. The main forces present were...

Places which tell the story of the Liberation of Provence and the Alps in 1944 and 1945

Fewer and fewer people who lived through the Liberation of Provence in 1944 and the...

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Children's activities and anecdotes

Embark on a journey to discover the fascinating history of the Second World War in Provence with your children. Museums in Toulon, Nice, Pernes-les-Fontaines and Castellane will transport you back to the time of the D-Day landings and the Resistance through captivating objects, exhibitions and films. Guided tours and special activities such as treasure hunts are also available for an immersive and engaging experience.