Foreign Legion Museum and its collection

Foreign Legion Museum
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Foreign Legion Museum is a museum in Route d'Aubagne in France.

FRMusée de la Legion Etrangère
ENFrench Foreign Legion Museum - Aubagne
ENMuseum of the Foreign Legion
FRMusée de la Légion étrangère d'Aubagne
FRMusée de la Légion Etrangère à Aubagne

History & Anthropology History & Anthropology

Foreign Legion Museum
Chemin de la Thuilière

Visitor information Foreign Legion Museum

Opening hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday
10:00 – 12:00
14:00 – 18:00
Wednesday
10:00 – 12:00
14:00 – 18:00
Thursday
10:00 – 12:00
14:00 – 18:00
Friday
10:00 – 12:00
14:00 – 18:00
Saturday
10:00 – 12:00
14:00 – 18:00
Sunday
10:00 – 12:00
14:00 – 18:00

Admission

0+Free

Facilities

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Location & Map

Chemin de la Thuilière, Route d'Aubagne

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Exhibitions

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Foreign Legion Museum Reviews

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  • Apollo's Insights AI-Generated

    The Foreign Legion Museum in Aubagne, France offers visitors an informative look into the history and legacy of the French Foreign Legion. Located at the Legion's main headquarters, this museum houses an extensive collection of artifacts, uniforms, weapons, and documents that chronicle the Legion's storied past from its formation in 1831 to the present day.

    Visitors appreciate the well-organized exhibits that showcase the Legion's involvement in various conflicts and peacekeeping missions around the world. The museum does a good job of presenting both the heroic aspects and the challenges faced by Legion members throughout history. Many find the personal stories and memorabilia of individual Legionnaires particularly engaging.

    The museum's strengths lie in its authentic artifacts and the depth of information provided. However, some visitors note that most of the explanations are only in French, which can be a drawback for international tourists. The addition of more multilingual information would greatly enhance the experience for non-French speakers.

    While not overly large, the museum manages to cover a lot of ground in its exhibitions. Some visitors mention that the layout can feel a bit cramped in certain areas, and that more space would allow for an even better presentation of the extensive collection.

    Overall, the Foreign Legion Museum offers a solid educational experience for those interested in military history or the specific legacy of the French Foreign Legion. It provides good value for the modest entrance fee, though it may be most appreciated by those with a pre-existing interest in the subject matter.

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