Created in 1934, the Museum of Remembrance of the Foreign Legion retraces the history of the Foreign Legion, since its creation in 1831, with weapons, uniforms, trophies...
In the Hall of Honour two showcases are dedicated to the founders of the Legion, King Louis Philippe and General Rollet.
The thirty showcases in the Campaign Room on the 1st floor retrace the campaigns in which the Legion has taken part since its creation.
In this building, a modern, innovative and educational museography, dedicated to the history of this unique military corps in the world, offers souvenirs of the Legion's founders, paintings, portraits, weapons, photos, various objects...
The site welcomes you in its 2,000 m² for a journey of discovery of the legion, from the myth seen by the general public and beyond by discovering the daily life of the legionary from 1831 to the present day.
The Museum periodically proposes exhibitions of works dedicated to the Legion and legionnaires. Many great artists have been part of the Legion's ranks, the Museum maintains this link between Art and LE.
Moreover, for researchers, academics or enthusiasts, the Documentation Centre of the Foreign Legion provides access to varied and exhaustive works and reference documents.
Legio Patria Nostra
The 1st Regiment of the Foreign Legion, as well as the Command of the Foreign Legion, are located in the Viénot district of Aubagne, commonly known as the "mother house".
This expression, inherited from Sidi-Bel-Abbès, comes from the primordial role of the regiment played in the conservation of traditions.
Created in 1841, stationed in Aubagne since 1962, the 1st RE is the dean of the regiments of the Legion.
Beyond this historical aspect, the 1st RE represents the major step in the legionnaire's journey. He began his career there, at the Centre de Sélection et d'Incorporation, and returned there at the end of his training.
Foreign Legion Museum of Remembrance
Chemin de la Thuilière,
13400 Aubagne
Tel: 04 42 18 10 96
https://musee.legion-etrangere.com/
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