Memorial of the landing of Provence
D-Day Memorial, renovated and reopened in April 2017, pays tribute to all combatants, whether they are "free frenchmen", soldiers from Africa, resistance fighters, escapees from France, volunteers from the Pacific and West Indies, allied soldiers.
It is located in the Beaumont Tower (1845).
8458 route du Faron
Sommet du Mont Faron
83200 Toulon
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Memorial of the landing of Provence
(2661 reviews)
8458 route du Faron
Sommet du Mont Faron
83200 Toulon
I'm going by train
Presentation
With an exceptional panorama of the Var coast, the memorial is equipped with the latest advances in historical research and new technologies to immerse the visitor in the heart of the Provence landings and the events of the summer of 1944.
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. Contrary to the battle of Normandy, which was mainly led 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 a role and a place for France in the post-war world of nations, and the construction of the Mount Faron Memorial is the symbol of national pride, France liberated by itself.
50 years after its opening, President Hollande wanted the Mount Faron Memorial to be revamped in order to pay a fitting tribute to all those who took part in the event and came from all walks of life to liberate France: the Free French, the soldiers from Africa, the Resistance fighters and the Allies.
The new museographic tour of the Provence landing has 600 m² of exhibition space in which 200 collection objects and numerous multimedia supports are brought together to facilitate the understanding of this historical event little known to the general public.
A place of reflection, transmission and teaching, the memorial also provides a room dedicated to hosting educational workshops.
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. Contrary to the battle of Normandy, which was mainly led 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 a role and a place for France in the post-war world of nations, and the construction of the Mount Faron Memorial is the symbol of national pride, France liberated by itself.
50 years after its opening, President Hollande wanted the Mount Faron Memorial to be revamped in order to pay a fitting tribute to all those who took part in the event and came from all walks of life to liberate France: the Free French, the soldiers from Africa, the Resistance fighters and the Allies.
The new museographic tour of the Provence landing has 600 m² of exhibition space in which 200 collection objects and numerous multimedia supports are brought together to facilitate the understanding of this historical event little known to the general public.
A place of reflection, transmission and teaching, the memorial also provides a room dedicated to hosting educational workshops.
Visitor alert
Fermetures exceptionnelles 2025 :
Mardi 18 février, lundis 19 mai, 7 juillet, 11 août, 22 septembre et 27 octobre + du samedi 19 au mercredi 31 décembre 2025.
Fermé exceptionnellement le 29 mars 2025 entre 12h30 et 15h.
Mardi 18 février, lundis 19 mai, 7 juillet, 11 août, 22 septembre et 27 octobre + du samedi 19 au mercredi 31 décembre 2025.
Fermé exceptionnellement le 29 mars 2025 entre 12h30 et 15h.
Service for cruise passengers
Cruise Friendly Advantage : Entrance fare 3€ (50% reduced price)
Spoken languages
Labels, brands and classified sites
Réseau Destination Var
Equipments
Defibrillator
WC + grab handle + adequate space to move
Reception staff sensitized to the reception of people with disabilities
Doors >=77 cm wide
Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
Openings & pricing
Horaires
All year round, daily.
Closed exceptionally on Easter Monday, Whit Monday and May 1st.
From October 1st to May 31st :
Open 10am to 12:30pm and 1:15pm to 5:15pm
Closed on Mondays in November, December, January, February and March.
June 1 to September 30:
open from 10am to 12:30pm and from 1:15pm to 6pm.
Open non-stop in July and August.
Exceptional closures 2025:
Tuesday February 18, Mondays May 19, July 7, August 11, September 22 and October 27 + Saturday December 19 to Wednesday December 31, 2025.
Closed exceptionally on Easter Monday, Whit Monday and May 1st.
From October 1st to May 31st :
Open 10am to 12:30pm and 1:15pm to 5:15pm
Closed on Mondays in November, December, January, February and March.
June 1 to September 30:
open from 10am to 12:30pm and from 1:15pm to 6pm.
Open non-stop in July and August.
Exceptional closures 2025:
Tuesday February 18, Mondays May 19, July 7, August 11, September 22 and October 27 + Saturday December 19 to Wednesday December 31, 2025.
Tarifs
Full price: 6 €
Reduced price: 3 € (children aged 10 to 17, students, jobseekers, CMU and RSA beneficiaries, large family card, Cezam card, teachers).
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.
Reduced price: 3 € (children aged 10 to 17, students, jobseekers, CMU and RSA beneficiaries, large family card, Cezam card, teachers).
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.
Mise à jour le 28/02/2025
Par Office de Tourisme Provence Méditerranée
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