Foreign legion museum
Discover the history and various military feats of this institution through the numerous collections and exhibitions. 25,000 visitors are recorded each year.
Foreign legion museum in Aubagne
Discover the history and various feats of this institution through its numerous collections and exhibitions. 25,000 visitors are recorded each year.
The foreign legion museum : A dive into history
In a building of 1,200 m², discover the history of a unique military corps in the world, envied by many countries. The collection consists of memorabilia from the founders of the Legion, paintings, weapons, photos, various everyday objects, as well as portraits. This sanctuary of the past emerged more than 40 years ago, in April 1966. It was restructured in 2003 before being expanded in 2013 to become what we visit today.
The exhibitions take place at three sites: the Foreign Legion Museum in Aubagne, the Uniform Museum in Puyloubier, and the Historical Documentation Center in Aubagne. Temporary exhibitions are also organized occasionally. The museum is managed daily by a volunteer association comprising the Society of Friends of the Foreign Legion Museum (SAMLE).
A unique museum in the region
It is the only state museum of military history in the Bouches-du-Rhône department. Through various collections and exhibitions, you are invited to relive the daily lives of men who left everything behind to serve and defend French territory. You can discover memorabilia from the founders of the Legion, paintings, photos, medals…
The opening hours are quite extensive, and you can visit the Foreign Legion Museum in Aubagne every day except Monday and Tuesday, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. For groups, a guided tour can be arranged by reservation.