Memorial of the landing of Provence

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8458 route du Faron, Sommet du Mont Faron, 83200 Toulon

Description

In Toulon, the Mount Faron Memorial is dedicated to the D-Day landings and the Liberation of Provence, and is one of the Ministry of Defense's 9 national memorial sites.
With an exceptional panorama of the Var coast, the memorial is equipped with the latest advances in historical research and new technologies to immerse visitors in the heart of the Provence landings and the events of the summer of 44. 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. Unlike the Battle of Normandy, which was fought mainly 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 France's role and place in the post-war concert of nations, and the construction of the Mont Faron Memorial is a symbol of national pride - France liberated by itself. 50 years after its opening, President Hollande wanted the Mount Faron Memorial to be given a facelift, to pay a fitting tribute to all those who took part 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 tour of the Provence landings now boasts 600 m² of exhibition space, featuring 200 collectors' items and numerous multimedia aids to help visitors understand this historic event, which is little-known to the general public. A place for reflection, transmission and teaching, the memorial also has a room dedicated to hosting educational workshops. Ticket office closes 30 minutes before Memorial closes.

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Accessibility

Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
Doors >=77 cm wide
WC + grab handle + adequate space to move
Presence of pictograms and / or simplified visuals
Reception staff sensitized to the reception of people with disabilities
Easy French documentation
Presence of sitting or standing areas

Rates

From 13 January 2026 to 18 December 2026

From 13 January 2026 to 18 December 2026
Full price
€6.00

Reduced price
€3.00

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

Accepted customers

  • Holiday Camps Home
  • Children from 6 to 12 years
  • Home school groups
  • High school
  • Young people from 13 to 17 years old
  • Special rate for jobseekers
  • Special rate for large families
  • Cycle 3: elementary school (CM1, CM2)
  • Cycle 3: college (6th)
  • Special rate for disabled people
  • Cycle 4: middle School
  • Walkers/hikers
  • Cycle 2: elementary School
  • Welcome for business/incentive groups
  • Groups
  • Higher Education
  • Students

Openings

From 13 January 2026 until 18 December 2026 - Open everyday

Location

Memorial of the landing of Provence
8458 route du Faron, Sommet du Mont Faron, 83200 Toulon

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • English
  • French

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    Updated on 08 May 2026 at 21:39
    by Office de Tourisme Provence Méditerranée
    (Offer identifier : 4687286)
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