Musée des troupes de marine de Fréjus
Army museum on the history of the Troupes de marine and overseas France, with free admission.
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About the museum
At the end of the Second World War, General de Lattre de Tassigny launched the creation of a memorial site for the Troupes de marine. The project took shape in 1949, first at the École militaire, then at the Clignancourt barracks. In 1965 the memorial moved to Fréjus, where the corps has its headquarters. In 1979 the honor hall was converted into a museum, which opened in October 1981.
Labeled “Musée de France” since 2006, the museum holds a collection of more than 25,000 objects: uniforms, headgear, weapons, emblems, ethnographic souvenirs, paintings and decorations. It traces nearly four centuries of history, from the first marine infantry companies created under Richelieu to current operations, and also covers the history of overseas France.
Thanks to the support of the Friends of the Museum association, the floor area has doubled. After renovation and extension work, all exhibition spaces reopened on September 1, 2024.
Highlights
- More than 25,000 objects spanning almost four centuries of history
- Uniforms, weapons, emblems and decorations
- History of the Troupes de marine and of overseas France
- Free admission, audioguide available
- Renovated museum, fully reopened since September 2024
- Founded
- 1981
- Operated by
- Armée de Terre (ministère des Armées)
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Admission is free.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The museum is accessible to visitors with reduced mobility; according to the regional tourism guide, there is an elevator.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
A bus stop is less than 500 meters from the museum.
By car
Free parking
Free parking according to the regional tourism guide.
Amenities & dining
- Museum shop
Shop and toilets; air-conditioned rooms according to the regional tourism guide. Animals admitted on a leash only.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
|---|---|
| Audio guide | yes |
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Audioguide available. Guided tours and reception of school groups according to the regional tourism guide. |
