Memorial of the landing in Provence

The memorial on Mont Faron documents the landing operation through exhibition rooms displaying photographs, scale models, weapons, and uniforms from that period. The collection provides an overview of the military operations and the forces involved in the campaign.

General de Gaulle opened this memorial in 1964 to mark the twentieth anniversary of Operation Dragoon, the Allied landing in southern France. The choice of this date and location underscores how significant this moment became for French history.

The name reflects the 1944 landing operation that became central to the region's liberation story. Visitors today experience how this moment shaped local identity and remains woven into how people here understand their recent past.

The site sits atop Mont Faron and offers broad views of the surrounding area from this vantage point. It makes sense to allow enough time for your visit, as there are both interior spaces and outdoor areas with military equipment to explore.

Outside the exhibition halls, visitors can see an actual collection of wartime vehicles and weapons, including a Sherman tank and various guns. This collection makes the reality of military equipment from that era tangible and shows what machinery was used in the fighting.

Location: Toulon

Address: 8458 Rte du Faron, 83200 Toulon, France

Opening Hours: June-September: Monday-Sunday 10:00-12:30, 13:15-18:30; October-May: Monday-Sunday 10:00-12:30, 13:15-17:15; Mai 01 off; "fêtes de fin d'année" off

Phone: +33494880809

Website: https://memorialdumontfaron.fr

GPS coordinates: 43.15030,5.92944

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:44