The Foreign Legion Museum situated in Aubagne, France, represents the history and "arms history" accomplishments of the Foreign Legion throughout the course of various collections and expositions. The museum welcomes numerous visitors, as well as scholars and temporary expositions.
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Don’t go if: 1) You don't speak French, and 2) You’re not REALLY into this subject matter.
Non-French speakers unwelcome. 3 euro brochure is a waste, a few pieces of color-printed paper that does not actually translate anything but instead offers tiny descriptions for large exhibit areas. Then you’re left on your own. I learned more following along on Wikipedia.
Museum has no top-level narrative, no story to tell aside from, “Here’s a bunch of stuff that’s really meaningful to us presented in chronological order.” One would be hard-pressed to gain insight as to why the Legion was created, how it differs from regular military, how it is controlled, and why it was downsized.
Yes, museum is “free entry," but it’s not free if you take a 4 euro train from Marseille (times two ways), buy their 3 euro useless translation, and waste half a day.
As mentioned elsewhere, staff is lackadaisical and seemed to resent my presence, or perhaps it was just that I didn’t speak French. Museum has no website to convey accurate information (it did until 2018 then disappeared). I emailed in advance to confirm they were open and did receive a response with operating hours. Unfortunately response did not mention museum closes promptly at 12pm for lunch and happily kicks everyone out. Response stated there is a “possibility" someone could give a tour in English for enough people but did not state a magic number.
VISITED: 25 November 2021; operating hours 10am-6pm with...
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Hugely impactful and important part of French history, this museum is a must-visit for anyone near or around the south of France. The French Foreign Legion need little introduction, as they are world-famous! However, the idea of leaving your entire life behind and fighting for another country is amazing. On the flip side, the fact this exists and allows anyone a second chance at life, just wow!
Entrance Is free, and we visited Saturday, 13th of July around 3pm with my wife and two daughters. The travel was very easy with lots of parking. The entrance to the museum is just next to the parking. You enter though the gift shop and then begin the tour. The exhibition we saw was Dragons-Legion, Quand Le Mythe Rencontre La Legende which opened 15th April 2024 and ends January 5th 2025.
The exhibit itself was very professional made and features tons of the foreign legions history. Lots of the exhibits don’t have any protection, so please be careful with children! If you take your time, you will probably take 1–2 hours to fully visit/read each item. All the text accompanying the exhibits are in French. I am not sure if there is application or guide book. As I can read French, tho I should’ve checked!
I have a fantastic time and will be visiting again when they change in 2025! Highly...
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Installé à Aubagne, le Musée de la Légion étrangère rend hommage aux légionnaires qui se sont engagés dans la Légion étrangère depuis sa création en 1831. Il constitue aujourd'hui un lieu de mémoire et d'histoire militaire ouvert au grand public. Nous avons visité ce musée qui abrite une importante collection d'objets, provenant de dons ou des différentes campagnes militaires menées par la Légion à travers le monde : armes, uniformes, décorations, trophées, objets personnels, peintures, photos et archives. Le parcours de visite est organisé autour des grandes périodes ayant marqué l'histoire de la Légion (délimitées par les deux guerres mondiales), enrichies d'espaces thématiques : le légionnaire bâtisseur (routes, ponts, tunnels, aménagements des territoires), le légionnaire d'aujourd'hui (soldats professionnels issus de différents pays) et les panoplies historiques (ensembles complets d'armes et d'équipements utilisés par les soldats à travers les époques), montrant leur évolution. Un espace dédié à la Bataille de Camerone présente une maquette de la bataille qui permet de comprendre ce combat. À l'extérieur, la cour du musée présente des pièces d'artillerie, ainsi que le Monument aux Morts de la Légion étrangère, anciennement érigé à Sidi-bel-Abbès et transféré à Aubagne. La visite se termine par la salle d'honneur, où les nouveaux engagés reçoivent leur premier contrat, et la crypte, où sont gravés les noms des officiers morts au combat. Avant de partir, le retour à l'accueil/boutique permet d'acquérir des souvenirs, des ouvrages spécialisés et du vin du Domaine du Capitaine Danjou, produit par d'anciens légionnaires. Les ventes soutiennent l'entraide légionnaire, fidèle à l'esprit de solidarité de cette institution. L'entrée au Musée...
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