Mémorial des guerres en Indochine de Fréjus, National necropolis and war memorial in Fréjus, France.
The Mémorial des guerres en Indochine de Fréjus is a national war memorial and necropolis in southern France featuring a circular layout measuring approximately 110 meters across. Burial chambers are arranged in rows facing the Mediterranean Sea, holding the remains of many thousands of soldiers.
The site was created to honor soldiers who died in Indochina between 1940 and 1954, with a major transfer of remains following French agreements in the 1980s. This action brought together the remains of around 24,000 military personnel in one location.
The meditation space inside honors the four faiths practiced by French Indochina soldiers: Christianity, Islam, Judaism, and Buddhism. Visitors can see how this area was designed to show respect for all these beliefs.
Entry is free and visiting in the morning or early afternoon works best when fewer people are around. Sturdy shoes are recommended since you will walk through the site to explore the different areas and pathways.
A remembrance wall here displays over 400 plaques with the names of thousands of soldiers whose remains were never found or returned to their families. These names remind visitors that many fallen soldiers never received the dignified burial this place offers.
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