Mémorial des Martyrs de la Déportation
Mémorial des Martyrs de la Déportation, War memorial in Île de la Cité, France.
This memorial is an underground structure of white stone on Île de la Cité with narrow corridors and a triangular courtyard. It descends into a crypt below ground level, where glass cylinders hold symbolic remains and inscriptions honoring those lost.
The memorial was built in 1962 to honor those deported to concentration camps during the Second World War. It was created as a permanent reminder of this dark chapter in human history.
The name carries the weight of those torn from France and sent to distant camps. Visitors encounter poems by renowned French writers displayed within, speaking to loss and remembrance in ways words alone cannot.
The site is accessible and easy to locate on Île de la Cité near Notre-Dame Cathedral. Opening hours vary by season, so checking beforehand helps plan your visit appropriately.
The underground crypt holds soil and ashes from Nazi concentration camp crematoriums, creating direct material links to the sites of suffering. These solemn objects make remembrance feel immediate and deeply personal for those who visit.
Location: 4th arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1962
Architects: Georges-Henri Pingusson
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Address: Square de l'Ile-de-France, 7 Quai de l'Archevêché, 75004 Paris
GPS coordinates: 48.85167,2.35250
Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:21
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