Mémorial du Camp d'Argelès-sur-Mer, Historical memorial in Argelès-sur-Mer, France.
The Memorial of Camp Argelès-sur-Mer documents the experiences of refugees through photographs, artifacts, and personal accounts from 1939 to 1942.
The French government established this internment camp in February 1939 to contain over 100,000 Spanish refugees fleeing from Franco's regime.
The memorial exhibits numerous artworks created by camp internees, depicting their daily life and experiences during their confinement.
Located at 26 Avenue de la Libération, the memorial welcomes visitors Tuesday through Saturday from 10 AM to 12 PM and 2 PM to 6 PM.
The memorial maintains an extensive digital archive of survivor testimonies, allowing researchers to access firsthand accounts of camp experiences.
Location: Argelès-sur-Mer
Address: 26 Av. de la Libération, 66700 Argelès-sur-Mer, France 66700 Argelès-sur-Mer 66700 Argelès-sur-Mer
Opening Hours: Dinsdag-Zaterdag 10:00-12:00,14:00-18:00; juli-september Maandag-Zondag 10:00-12:00,14:00-18:00; Zaterdag 09:00-17:00
Phone: +33468958503
Website: http://memorial-argeles.eu/fr
GPS coordinates: 42.54608,3.02357
Latest update: March 4, 2025 02:54
Argelès-sur-Mer features Mediterranean beaches, medieval monuments, and protected natural areas. The town combines historical sites like the Tour de la Massane and the Memorial of Camps with leisure activities including water parks and coastal trails. Nearby offer cultural sites such as the Dalí Museum in Figueres and the Palais des Rois de Majorque in Perpignan, as well as nature reserves like Mas-Larrieu.
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Luna Park
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Parc Municipal de Valmy et circuit botanique
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Casino JOA d'Argelès
2.2 km
Canyoning Park
3.6 km
Are y Sem
2.8 km
Église Notre-Dame del Prat d'Argelès-sur-Mer
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Argeles Aventure
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Ermitage Notre-Dame-de-Vie d'Argelès-sur-Mer
2.7 km
Chapelle Saint-Jérôme d'Argelès
2.7 km
Château de Pujols
1.3 km
Dolmen des Collets de Cotlliure
2.9 km
Église de Saint-Ferréol-de-la-Pave
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Église Saint-Martin-et-Sainte-Croix
2.9 km
Drop-in Argelès Water Jump Park
3.6 km
Chapelle Saint-Laurent-du-Mont d'Argelès-sur-Mer
2.8 km
Paradise Golf
3.5 km
Waterfly
2.3 km
Le Jardin Enchanté
1.8 km
Castell de Tatzó d'Avall
2.9 km
Fortified town of Argelès-sur-Mer
143 m
Castell de Tatzó d'Amunt
3.4 km
Chapelle Sainte-Marie-Étoile-de-la-Mer
1.9 km
Sentier Littoral, Cerbère - Argelès-sur-Mer
3.1 km
Crazy Jump
2.2 km
Casa de l'Albera
152 m
Le Bois des Pins
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Racou beach
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