Camp des Milles
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Former tile factory turned internment and deportation camp during WWII, now a memorial and museum focusing on education against racism, antisemitism, and fanaticism.

๐Ÿ“œ Only intact internment and deportation camp in France, now a memorial site and unique museum preserving an intact WWII camp.
๐Ÿ” Dedicated to understanding and preventing racism, antisemitism, and fanaticism, focusing on education.

Why Go

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Explore a preserved WWII internment and deportation camp and unique historical site
๐ŸŽจ Discover artworks created by interned artists and intellectuals
๐Ÿง  Engage with educational exhibits on genocide prevention and resistance, learning about human behavior leading to genocide and resistance
๐ŸŒ Learn about a dark chapter of French history and its global relevance
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Educational for all ages, especially youth

Why Avoid

๐Ÿ˜” Potentially emotionally challenging due to the historical context
๐Ÿพ Pets forbidden

Tips

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Audioguides available in English, German, and French
โณ Allow 1-2 hours for the visit
๐Ÿ…ฟ๏ธ On-site parking available

Cost

๐Ÿ’ฐ Adults 14 โ‚ฌ, reduced 11 โ‚ฌ, Family Pass 40 โ‚ฌ, audioguide 4.50 โ‚ฌ, free for children under 9.

Hours

๐Ÿ•’ Daily 10:00-19:00 (last entry 17:30), closed Jan 1, May 1, Dec 25.

Getting There

๐ŸšŒ Accessible by bus lines 4 and 18 (Sundays only).

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