Memorial of the landing of Provence
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.
Theme
- Modern/contemporary art
- Fine Arts
- History
- Military
- Science and technology
- Famous people
- Art and culture
- Local history
Photo gallery
Spoken languages
- English
- French
Accessibility
Accessibility criteria for hearing disabilities
Adaptation of the visit with a cultural mediator according to the type of disability
Accessibility criteria for intellectual disabilities
Adaptation of the visit with a cultural mediator according to the type of disability. Document in FALC. Free admission on presentation of disability card.
Accessibility criteria for physical disabilities
Accessibility: Exterior walkway: Access to the memorial entrance is difficult for PRMs (assistance required for difficult passages). Inside access: Level, 1 wheelchair available, as well as 2 cane chairs. Audio headsets to follow the tour. The visit can be adapted by a cultural mediator according to the type of disability. Document in FALC. Free admission on presentation of disability card.
Accessibility criteria for visual disabilities
Adaptation of the visit with a cultural mediator according to the type of disability
Equipment / Services / Activities
- Reception of people with reduced mobility
Full price: 6 € Reduced price: 3 €. 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.
Opening
Periods
From 13/01/2026 to 18/12/2026
| Open |
| Opening days : Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday |
