Great place very interesting Only one problem I thought I was signing the visitors book but turns out I’ve enlisted My basic training starts in October !!!

Military unit PR museum shows and educates about the Legion history, traditions, and people. Expect everything in French. Nice gift shop. Impressive (if small) view of the parade grounds. Free entrance.

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 lunch 12pm-2pm.

Great museum covering the history of the legion Second time visiting and it had been through a revamp at some point and had more to see - another good place to visit (ring first) is the Legions retirement home where veterans make wine and ceramics as well as a lot of other items for sale (bit of a drive but stunning countryside)

Sehr schön gemacht. Sehr nette Mitarbeiter. Und meine Fantasie aus Jugend Tagen wurden wieder geweckt. Als ich mit 19 Jahren in Strasbourg vor dem Büro stand. Habe mich doch anders entschieden. Desole ? Erfahren werde ich es nie. Alles ist gut. Viele Grüße an alle Legionäre, passt auf euch auf. Ronald

Sehr umfangreiches Museum und definitiv einen Besuch wert. Allerdings wird die Geschichte Frankreichs und der Fremdenlegion sehr einseitig erzählt. Man könnte denken es handelte sich hier um eine Lobpreisung des Kolonialismus. Das ist sehr Schade. Eine kritische Einordnung ist dringend notwendig.

good

Small bet very interesting museum. Good displays of uniforms and equipment through the years. Nice things in the gift shop too.

A very interesting tour of the history of the Foreign Legion. Not the biggest museum, but it's free entry, so what's not to like!

(Translated by Google) A very interesting place to visit even if the world of the military do not necessarily interested, but it can trace the story of men who are committed and have given their lives for France. The counsel. (Original) Un lieu très intéressant à visiter même si le monde de l'armée ne nous intéresse pas forcément, mais il permet de retracer l'histoire d'hommes qui se sont engagés et ont donnés leur vie pour la France. Le le conseil.

Beautiful museum, well organised showing the history of the French Foreign legion. Guide books available in English. It was well worth the trip.

Hello sir or madam good morning . Me from nepal how can join france army plzz help me .

(Translated by Google) Living memory of the Legion (Original) Mémoire vivante de la Légion

Ein sehr interessantes Museum, mit Blick auf den Exerzierplatz. Leider sind alle Informationen nur in französischer Sprache, obwohl die meisten Besucher mit einem Bezug zur Legion doch eher keine Franzosen sind.

(Translated by Google) Having several times pushed the door of the legion, I always thought legion for me it is a homecoming, I advise his visit to all took it is an exceptional beauty a way to pay tribute to the founders, to old and new recruits who do exceptional work, legion patria nostra (Original) Ayant a plusieurs reprise poussé la porte de la légion ,j'ai toujours pensé légion c'est pour moi un retour aux sources, je conseil sa visite a tous pris c'est une beauté exceptionnelle une une façon de rendre hommage aux fondateurs, aux anciens ainsi qu'aux nouvelles recrues qui font un travail exceptionnel, légion patria nostra

(Translated by Google) I liked. Nice space. I thought that at the bookstore level, there would be more works concerning former legionnaires who became painters and I would have liked to find books on the uniforms of the legion. I had also been in Puyloubier where I I really appreciated the site. For Aubagne I liked the visit I found some books there. I admire this army corps where "Volunteer, Loyalty and Honor are their leitmotif for France as well as Fraternity 👍👍 👍👏👏👏 (Original) J'ai bien aimé. Bel espace. Je pensais qu'au niveau de la librairie, il y aurait plus d'ouvrages concernant d'anciens légionnaires devenus artistes peintres et j"aurai aimé trouver des livres sur les uniformes de la légion. J'avais été aussi à Puyloubier où j'avais bien apprécié le site. Pour Aubagne j'ai aimé la visite j'y ai trouvé quelques ouvrages..je suis admirative de ce corps d'Armée où "Volontaire, Fidélité et Honneur sont leur leitmotif pour la France ainsi que Fraternité 👍👍👍👏👏👏

Interesting if you are into French colonial history. Exhibits were ok but little to put each into any overall context. Several very bored looking legionnaires at the front desk pretty uncommunicative in any language - maybe this is considered mild punishment duty!

Kind people, always have a temporary exhibition, this time they had a White Képi with the signature of Jean Paul Belmondo, and the signed helmet of Russel Crowe from the movie Gladiator

(Translated by Google) You enter the building and you feel at home! You can leave the Legion, but the Legion never leaves you! ⚜️ ⚜️Legio Patria Nostra ⚜️ (Original) Man betritt das Gebäude und hat das Gefühl zu Hause zu sein! Du kannst die Legion verlassen, die Legion aber verlässt dich nie! ⚜️ ⚜️Legio Patria Nostra ⚜️

Wer sich für Geschichte interessiert ein sehr interessantes gestaltetes Museum über die französische Fremdenlegion. Die Soldaten die das Museum betreuen sind sehr freundlich und beantworten auch gerne Fragen. Die Informationstafeln an den Ausstellungsstücken sind zum Großteil auf französisch.

First rate experience

Free museum well worth visiting, lots of details about the legion

(Translated by Google) To see especially that free and more. Thank you Legion. (Original) A voir surtout que gratuit en plus. Merci le Légion.

(Translated by Google) Magnificent museum (Original) Musé magnifique

(Translated by Google) Superb visit thank you. (Original) Superbe visite merci.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful discovery good time (Original) Belle découverte bon moment

(Translated by Google) Very good museum, clean with many period outfits and weapons. An incessable fable (Original) Très bon musée, propre avec de nombreuses tenues et armes d'époques. Un incourtounable nable

(Translated by Google) Superb museum. (Original) Superbe musée.

(Translated by Google) Excellent museum and explanations provided clear, warm welcome (Original) Excellent musée et explications fournies claires, accueil chaleureux

Hope to see you you after Covid again

Free entrance. Very interesting. Gives a new prospective to historic events. Must see!

Interesting; but for God's sake don't join them.

Great experience and a ton to see. All is in French but as an English speaker I could still understand a lot. Definitely worth the visit.

Nice museum, unfortunately very limited English.

Very interesting - free entry. Everything's in french but you can buy an English Guidebook for 3€

Very interesting museum if you are a "history" type. Lots of artifacts to see - weapons, uniforms and equipment - for those who are visual learners. The museum chronicles the Foreign Legion's history from its origins to the present day. Signage is in French but was relatively easy to understand with a basic understanding of the language. Most of the artifacts are self-explanatory without much need for a written description. Recommended

Really good however no English description but great little museum.

Loved it! Brave men.

(Translated by Google) Very informative museum! Nice collection and good explanations to know everything about the history of the legion! For info, entry is free! If you pass by go there! (Original) Musée très instructif! Belle collection et bonnes explications pour tout connaître de l histoire de la legion ! Pour info l'entrée est gratuite! Si vous passez par la allez y!

Very interesting museum, enjoyable experience.

Highly recommended

Nice museum.

Excellent

Very interesting

Am coming soonest to join

(Translated by Google) Well received, beautiful exhibition on the history of the foreign legion from the beginning of the Roman era to the present day. Many period uniforms, weapons and various objects, wide aisles and very clean. Interesting for the whole family. (Original) Bien accueilli, belle exposition sur l'histoire de la légion étrangère de ces début de l'époque romaine à nos jours. De nombreux uniformes d'époque, d'armes et objets divers, allées larges et très propre. Intéressant pour toute la famille.

(Translated by Google) You have to see absolutely top (Original) Absolut top muss man gesehen haben

(Translated by Google) To really see. Very well done with videos, objects and lots of explanations. Currently a new exhibition. (Original) A voir vraiment. Tres bien réussie avec des vidéos, des objets et beaucoup d'explications. Actuellement une nouvelle exposition.

(Translated by Google) Interesting for young and old, the visit is not very long but sufficient especially for children! The whole family loved it (Original) Intéressant pour petit et grand, la visite n'est pas très longue mais suffisante surtout pour les enfants ! Toute la famille à aimé

(Translated by Google) Very interesting, a lot of respect for this elite corps (Original) Très intéressant, beaucoup de respect pour ce corps d'élite

(Translated by Google) Excellent visit. Bravo for the always very informative layout. (Original) Excellente visite. Bravo pour l'agencement toujours très instructif.

(Translated by Google) Very interesting visit (Original) Visite très intéressante

(Translated by Google) Unfortunately the Foreign Legion Museum closed until September 12 has warned us the tourist office of the city of Aubagne (Original) Malheureusement musée de la légion étrangère fermé jusqu'au 12 septembre nous a avertis l office du tourisme de la ville d aubagne

(Translated by Google) 07/22 - Museum closed Until further notice due to the COVID-19 health crisis (Original) 22/07 - Musée fermé Jusqu’à nouvel ordre en raison de la crise sanitaire liée au COVID-19

(Translated by Google) Super interesting Well explained Well-imitated characters would look like real ones. Welcoming soldiers. Museum and free parking (Original) Super intéressant Bien expliqué Personnages bien imités ont dirait des vrais. Militaires accueillants. Musée et parking gratuits

(Translated by Google) My life dream (Original) حلم حياتي

(Translated by Google) Museum of the Foreign Legion and a place steeped in the history of the campaigns led by the Foreign Legion from its creation to today and we are always welcome there (Original) Musée de la Légion étrangère et un lieu chargé d'histoire des campagnes mener par la Légion étrangère de sa création a aujourd'hui et on y est toujours bien accueilli

(Translated by Google) A free martial and warrior museum on our legionaries through time there was an exhibition on Christmas at the legion. (Original) Un musee gratuit martial et guerrier sur nos légionnaires à travers le temps il y avait une expo sur la noël à la légion.

(Translated by Google) Interesting museum with relevant visuals (model, mannequin, vintage photos, videos). Numerous explanations accompany the exhibits. One star less because the museum is small. Compared to the excess of the institution to the wealth of its history, I expected more. For the rest, and especially for a free museum, it is an excellent outing and immersion in the fascinating history of a unique unit. (Original) Musée intéressant avec des visuels pertinents (maquette, mannequin, photos d'époque, vidéos). De nombreuses explications accompagnent les éléments exposés. Une étoile en moins car le musée est de taille modeste. Comparé à la démesure de l’institution à la richesse son histoire, je m'attendais à davantage. Pour le reste, et surtout pour un musée gratuit, c'est une excellente sortie et une immersion dans l'histoire passionnante d'une unité unique.

(Translated by Google) Superb, enriching, moving, leaving a lot of reflection on these images, these facts of war, these heroic actions and NOT recognized by our rulers. It is there that we recognize ourselves as French of heart, blood and Fatherland. Thank you a thousand times to these men, thank you a thousand times for their courage, their sacrifice and their dedication. Honor to them and low hat gentlemen (Original) Superbe, enrichissant, émouvant, laissant beaucoup de réflexion sur ces images, ces faits de guerre, ces actions Héroïques et NON reconnues par nos Gouvernants. C'est là que nous nous reconnaissons comme Français de coeur, de sang et de Patrie. Merci mille fois à ces hommes, merci mille fois pour leur courage, leur sacrifice et leur dévouement. Honneur à eux et chapeau bas Messieurs

(Translated by Google) Great museum very welcome (Original) Super musée très bien accueilli

(Translated by Google) Very rewarding museum to visit (Original) Musée très enrichissant à visiter

(Translated by Google) Really interesting to know the history of the legionaries as well as possible, but unfortunately a bit short. Free entry and easily accessible for disabled people. (Original) Vraiment intéressant pour connaître au mieux l'histoire des légionnaires, mais un peu court malheureusement.. Entrée gratuite et facilement accessible pour les personnes handicapées.

(Translated by Google) Very interesting! (Original) Molto interessante!

(Translated by Google) Beautiful museum, which traces well the history of the legion and commitment of the men who serve (Original) Très beau musée, qui retrace bien l'histoire de la légion et l'engagement des hommes qui la servent

(Translated by Google) Superb museum. Very well kept and very pleasant staff. Boutique available. I recommend. (Original) Superbe musée. Très bien tenu et personnel très agréable. Boutique disponible. Je recommande.

(Translated by Google) Emotion and rigor (Original) Émotion et rigueur

(Translated by Google) I love (Original) J'adore

(Translated by Google) Come in large numbers to visit this sublime museum (Original) Venez nombreux pour visiter ce sublime musé

A world class museum which covers all aspects of the Legions history. Unfortunately there is little on post Indochina operations including Africa and Afghanistan but a visit is well worth it.