Saturday 15 august at 09:00

Ceremony of the Provence landing

  • Cultural
  • Commemoration
Plage du Débarquement, 83420 La Croix-Valmer

Description

The town of La Croix Valmer organises the Commemorative Ceremony of the Provence Landing.
- 9.00 am – Tribute on the D-Day beach Arrival of the Cavalaire-sur-Mer SNSM by sea, symbolically representing the Provence landings. Historical background: by midnight, 16,000 men had already landed on the beach. Tribute paid by the children of La Croix-Valmer and the Cadets de la Nation: reading, singing, commemoration of the D-Day landings, laying of a wreath. - “Let’s march, let’s march” Departure on foot towards the Square du Souvenir. Commemorative march through the town, heading towards the Square du Souvenir - “Liberation” – Ceremonies at the Square du Souvenir Allies Memorial, First DFL Memorial Official speeches, wreath-laying, attended by patriotic associations and representatives of veterans’ organisations. - A Toast to Freedom Following the ceremonies, a toast to freedom will be offered

Opening times

On 15 August 2026
  • 09:00

Location

Ceremony of the Provence landing
Plage du Débarquement, 83420 La Croix-Valmer
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Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • French
Updated on 12 August 2026 at 09:41
by La Croix Valmer Tourisme
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