Located in Aubagne since 1962, the headquarters of the French Foreign Legion is today the administrative, historical and symbolic heart of this unique military institution. It houses the 1st Foreign Regiment (1er RE), the Foreign Legion Command and the Foreign Legion Recruitment Group. This name, inherited from Sidi-Bel-Abbès in Algeria, underlines the central role of this site in transmitting and preserving the traditions and spirit of the Legion.
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The headquarters of the French Foreign Legion is a command centre, a training centre and a powerful symbol of legionnaire identity. It bears witness to the history of a unique military corps, made up of men from all over the world, united around shared values and a famous motto: “Honour and Loyalty”.
Created in 1841, the 1st Foreign Regiment is the Legion’s oldest regiment.
As well as its age, it plays an essential role in the career of legionnaires. It is here that recruits are selected and drafted, and it is also here that they return at the end of their training. The quartier Vienot is therefore an essential stage in the life of every legionnaire, between enlistment, training and integration.
Created in 1831, the Foreign Legion perpetuates a unique musical tradition with its emblematic instruments such as fifes and drums. Comprising around 65 musicians, it offers a varied repertoire of traditional military marches, opera arias, overtures and medleys. It performs regularly in France and abroad, giving almost 70 concerts a year.
The headquarters of the French Foreign Legion in Aubagne houses a museum that is open to visitors free of charge. Here you can discover the history and traditions of the Legion, as well as its uniforms, equipment and the daily lives of legionnaires. Guided tours are offered throughout the year for visitors looking for anecdotes and additional information.
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Beyond its parent company, the Foreign Legion passes on its identity through events and commemorations. The best known is the Camerone Battle Ceremony, which takes place every year on 30 April.
This commemorative ceremony is an important moment that :
The Foreign Legion is a unit of the French Army made up of soldiers from all over the world. It welcomes French and foreign volunteers who wish to enlist to serve France. It has its own recruitment criteria, traditions, discipline and often demanding missions, both in France and abroad.
The headquarters of the French Foreign Legion is in the Vienot district of Aubagne.
The headquarters of the French Foreign Legion is home to the Foreign Legion Museum, which is open to the public and offers guided tours. The museum is open all year round, apart from major events such as Heritage Days and the Camerone ceremony.
The headquarters of the French Foreign Legion in Aubagne plays a central role, housing a total of three regiments: the 1st Foreign Regiment, the Foreign Legion Command (decision-making and organisational centre) and the Foreign Legion Recruitment Group. The latter is the recruitment unit and also houses the selection and induction centre.
