Camp des Milles

Such a heavy and impressive place. Their unique approach in three steps makes it a complete visit with history, impact and reflection on the war, it's aftermath and the understanding of how it happened and how it could be prevented in the future. They offer a 2h guided tour but if you go on your own, you might need 3h to thoroughly experience the whole place, filled with small details, proof of the people who were once between these walls.

I visited there on September 1st, 2024. During a weekend of the summer school break there are very few visitors. I believe that it is only because only a few people know about it. It deserves much more attention. I have been to multiple Holocaust museums around the world and this stands right at the top alongside ones like the ones in Los Angeles and in Washington DC. It requires half a day for a visit, or at least a couple hours in a rush. The museum is truly amazing! I took the self audio guide. This is a fully modern museum, with many audio-visual displays, movie rooms with panoramic screens etc - hosted in the original detention camp building. This combination gives the visitor a unique authentic experience alongside the rich educational content. Most of the wall displays were in both French and English (except of the last, new section about the common phases of genocides). The modern rooms contain a detailed chronological account of the major European events leading to the Holocaust; the personal stories of men and women detained here, including poets, artists and scientists; the history of the camp itself within the context of France during WWII, before and after the arrival of the Nazi. The rest of the building is accessible via doors and passages, revealing the original structure and the harsh conditions the inmates were held here - until most of them were sent on trains to Auschwitz to their death. Outside, across the road, there is one car of such a train, at a memorial site. Note: The museum entrance might look like it is closed. You need to approach the security control building and ring the bell to be let in.

Definitely worth a visit, especially on a hot summer day. It is a fascinating place to see how history touched this small area. You are able to tour through the entire tile factory with plenty of information about France's role in the war. I particularly loved how blunt they were about the French government not helping. You will go through a well organised path and tour of the factory.

This place is definitely worth a visit, I visited on a warm spring day in March and there really was no line to enter, everything is kept essentially how it was and it is an interesting feel walking through here knowing what went on.

A must visit for historians and for those who want to learn how to see signs of impending genocide, and be inspired by stories of courageous resistance. The security to get into the site is telling of its importance. *everyone can react, everyone can resist, everyone in their own way*

I’ve previously visited the Dachau concentration camp in Munich and I was expecting to see sth similar, but what I saw was only the inside of the building. There was no even the beds. I’m disappointed and I paid 11 for entry with the teacher reduction which is so expensive!! However, the lady at the reception was noce and helpful.

We took a guided tour, which I absolutely recommend and believe much better than just walking around. After seeing many other well-made museums of this sort (e.g. Auschwitz), I thought the quality of the museum and accessibility were not bad could be better. If you don't have a car, you can easily get there by bus 4 from Aix-en-Provence but be careful about the way back - the bus station for return is about 10 min away from the museum.

Great museum, especially since it's a former tile-factory. If you're looking for a half-day activity, and you are interested in World War II history, this is a must-visit. The museum tries to stimulate the visitor to reflect on what happened during WO2 and apply that to modern times. - There's a bus stop in front of the museum and a large parking lot as well - Museum is very rich in information, there's just so much to read and see - you're guided through the museum/factory with signs. - Audio guides are offered in French and English (€5 per person) - Information in the museum is written in French and English, except for films and audio pieces (just French) - If you'd read and go over everything, be prepared to spend around 3 hours here - Entrance is about €9.50 for adults - There are expositions at the end of the museum, that vary from time to time. - There's a vending machine with ice cold drinks and snacks at the end of the museum - Last but not least: on hot days, the museum is gonna be hot too -> there's no proper air conditioning in most parts of the factory.