Monument aux morts pour la France en opérations extérieures

The Monument aux morts pour la France en opérations extérieures in Parc André Citroën honors French military personnel who died in overseas operations since 1963. The inscriptions on this memorial name the fallen soldiers and document their sacrifice.

Architect Stéphane Vigny designed this site, which opened to the public on November 11, 2019. This opening marked the official recognition of a new remembrance location for French military losses.

This is where families, veterans, and citizens come together during remembrance ceremonies to honor the fallen. The gathering here keeps the memory of those lost alive through shared recognition.

The memorial is located in the 15th arrondissement and welcomes visitors year-round. You can enter through several gates of Parc André Citroën, making it easy to access from different directions.

The memorial displays information about specific international military operations and the worldwide involvement of French armed forces. Visitors often find these details revealing about France's global military operations throughout the modern era.

Location: 15th arrondissement of Paris

Inception: November 11, 2019

Creator: Stéphane Vigny

Official opening: November 11, 2019

Website: https://defense.gouv.fr/operations/in-memoriam

GPS coordinates: 48.83815,2.27698

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:02