At the foot of Fort Saint-Jean, the Mémorial des Déportations in Marseille stands as a solemn reminder of the city’s wartime history. Installed in a German blockhaus built in 1943, the memorial was inaugurated in 1995 to mark the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the camps. Today, it is part of the Musée d’Histoire de Marseille and offers a powerful space of reflection on the persecution and deportation of Jews, resistance fighters, and civilians during the Second World War. Through exhibitions and preserved architecture, the site conveys both the brutality of occupation and the resilience of memory. Its location, facing the old quarters destroyed in 1943, underscores the deep scars left on Marseille. Free to visit, the memorial continues to educate future generations, ensuring that the voices of those silenced are never forgotten.
Marseille FranceThe Mémorial des Déportations is located at Avenue Vaudoyer in Marseille's 2nd arrondissement, nestled at the foot of Fort Saint-Jean and overlooking the north bank of the Vieux-Port, within a preserved WWII German blockhaus. This poignant site, part of the city's museums network, stands near the historic waterfront, just steps from the Mucem (Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations) and a short walk from the bustling Quai du Port promenade. Visitors can easily access it via bus lines 60, 82, or 83 at the Mucem stop (0.1 km away) or Metro Line 1 at Vieux-Port station (0.5 km), with public parking available nearby at Vieux-Port-Fort Saint-Jean. Surrounding attractions include the iconic Fort Saint-Jean with its gardens and sea views, the vibrant La Joliette neighborhood to the north, and the old port's lively cafés and markets, making it an integral part of Marseille's cultural harbor district.
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