Mémorial de la Shoah à Drancy, Holocaust museum and memorial in Drancy, France.
Description
The Drancy memorial is a five-level building positioned facing the former Cité de la Muette internment camp and designed by architect Roger Diener. It contains exhibition spaces and educational facilities for visitors.
History
Between 1941 and 1944, the Drancy internment camp served as a key transit point where about 63,000 of the 76,000 Jews deported from France passed through. The camp played a central role in organizing deportations from France during the war.
Culture
The site displays documents, photographs, and testimonies that show how people lived in the camp and what happened during deportations in World War II. These materials help visitors understand the personal stories and experiences of those who were imprisoned there.
Practical
The memorial is open daily with free admission for all visitors. Guided tours are available in French and English, so check which language and times suit your schedule.
Did you know?
The memorial preserves graffiti that prisoners scratched into the walls during their time in the camp. These handwritten marks are direct physical evidence left by people who were held there.
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Pont de Bondy
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Town hall of Drancy
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Église Saint-André de Bobigny
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Bourse départementale du travail
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Parc départemental de la Bergère
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Église Saint-Jean-l'Évangéliste de Drancy
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Passerelle Pierre-Simon-Girard
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Asile de Drancy
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