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Want to discover a unique place in Aubagne? The Foreign Legion Museum opens its doors to you for an immersion in the history of this emblematic institution. Through a clear and accessible tour, you can explore more than 190 years of history, the daily lives of legionnaires and their values. Whether you’re an enthusiast or just curious, the museum offers an enriching visit not to be missed during your stay in the Pays d’Aubagne.
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The museum has been designed for visitors of all ages, from the curious to history buffs.
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For those who wish, the Foreign Legion Museum offers free guided tours of the museum. This is an opportunity to listen to anecdotes, feedback and moving stories.
The tour follows a clear chronological thread, taking visitors back in time through a simple, elegant scenography. From the very first rooms, two eras and two moods stand out:
Throughout the exhibition, mannequins represent the legionnaires in action. With no display case, they give an almost real presence and help to put the uniforms into context, as well as showing how they have changed over the years. The idea is simple: to show the soldier as he was, and not just as an object on display. A model of the famous Battle of Camerone is also on display, to help visitors understand how this battle, which has become the founding myth of the Foreign Legion, was fought.
Until 3 January 2027, the Musée de la Légion étrangère in Aubagne is hosting the temporary exhibition “La Noblesse de servir – Képi blanc et têtes couronnées”. Through a selection of rare objects, historical archives and remarkable artefacts, this exhibition reveals the little-known links between the Foreign Legion and the great royal and imperial dynasties around the world.
After the historical section, there are themed areas to explore further. In particular, you’ll discover
These rooms make the visit more concrete and provide a better understanding of the commitment of the men behind the uniform.
The tour concludes with two particularly symbolic areas: the Hall of Honour, an essential part of a legionnaire’s journey, and the Crypt, an important place of remembrance, which marks the major stages of their military life. These two sites, along with the War Memorial, have been listed as Historic Monuments. The museum is considered to be a genuine place of remembrance, both for soldiers and for the general public.
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Before you leave, take a look at the shop. You’ll find souvenirs, books… and even wine produced by former legionnaires on an estate in the Puyloubier countryside. Sales go directly to supporting mutual aid within the Legion.
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The Foreign Legion Museum is located on the Chemin de la Thuilière in Aubagne. You can take bus line 10 from Aubagne bus station.
Free parking is available directly at the museum on the Chemin de la Thuilière. You can also get there by taking line 10 from Aubagne bus station.
At the Foreign Legion Museum, you will discover uniforms, military objects, photos, works of art and souvenirs of legionnaires. The tour also provides a better understanding of their daily lives, their missions and their traditions.
Yes, guided tours are available by prior arrangement on specific dates. Find out more about the dates on the Aubagne Tourist Office website.
Admission to the museum is free. Certain guided tours can also be booked free of charge.
The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 12pm and 2pm to 6pm. It is closed on Mondays. We advise you to check the opening times before your visit, as they may change.
