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Memorial Sites in France

Places of remembrance for the World Wars, occupation, resistance and deportation, with exhibitions and educational programs.

89Museums
12Regions
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Hauts-de-France (16)

Grand Est (14)

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (12)

Normandy (12)

Occitania (8)

Nouvelle-Aquitaine (6)

Brittany (5)

Île-de-France (5)

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté (4)

Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur (4)

Pays de la Loire (2)

Centre-Val de Loire (1)

Memorial Sites in France: Overview & Tips

Our guide lists 89 memorial sites in France, spread across 12 regions and 86 towns and cities. Most of them are in Hauts-de-France (16), Grand Est (14), and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (12).

At the city level, Paris (3), Vassieux-en-Vercors (2), and Ablain-Saint-Nazaire (1) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several memorial sites in a single day.

27 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €7 at the median, and the middle half charge between €6 and €9.

33 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 37 offer dedicated programs for families, and 10 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.

Top 10 memorial sites in France

Cities with the most museums

  • Paris3
  • Vassieux-en-Vercors2
  • Ablain-Saint-Nazaire1
  • Angoulême1
  • Annemasse1
  • Arras1
  • Auch1
  • Auvers1

Frequently asked questions

How many memorial sites are there in France?

Our directory currently lists 89 memorial sites in France across 86 towns and cities.

What are the best-known memorial sites in France?

Some of the best known are Fort de Douaumont, Mémorial de la Shoah, Mémorial de Caen, Historial de la Grande Guerre, and Mémorial de Verdun.

Which memorial sites in France offer free admission?

27 museums are free to visit – for example Mémorial de la Shoah, Centre de la mémoire d'Oradour-sur-Glane, Musée de la Libération de Paris – musée du Général-Leclerc – musée Jean-Moulin, and Musée de la Résistance et de la Déportation de l'Isère.

Which memorial sites in France are open on Mondays?

Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 34 are open, such as Fort de Douaumont, Mémorial de la Shoah, and Mémorial de Caen.

Which memorial sites in France are wheelchair accessible?

33 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Mémorial de Caen, Mémorial de Verdun, and Musée de l'Ordre de la Libération. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.

How much does it cost to visit memorial sites in France?

A regular adult ticket costs €7 at the median, with prices ranging from €3 to €20.80. Children, students and families usually pay less.

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