Legio Patria Nostra
The 1st Foreign Legion Regiment, as well as the Foreign Legion Command, are located in the Viénot quarter in Aubagne, commonly known as the “Headquarters”.
This expression, inherited from Sidi-Bel-Abbès, comes from the key role played by the regiment in preserving their traditions.
Created in 1841 and posted in Aubagne since 1962, the 1st RE (Foreign Regiment) is the oldest of the Legion’s Corps.
Beyond this historical aspect, the 1st RE accounts for the major step in a legionnaire’s career. His career starts there, at the Selection and Induction Center, and returns there at the end of the training.
