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Guided tour of Drancy
Explore a profound site of remembrance that sheds light on a pivotal and somber chapter of twentieth-century history. Through impactful digital archives and first-hand accounts, this immersive memorial offers a rare opportunity to connect with the past on a deeply human level. It is a vital visit for anyone looking to understand this history with clarity and empathy.
Mémorial de la Shoah de Drancy
About
The Shoah Memorial in Drancy hosts a guided tour on Sunday, December 6, 2026, from 15:00 to 17:00. Located opposite the Cité de la Muette, this site serves as a place of education and remembrance, marking the history of the main internment and transit camp for Jews in France during the war. Through permanent exhibits featuring digital tools and testimonies, you will learn about the journey of the 64,000 individuals deported from this location. The visit is completely free of charge, and the memorial is fully wheelchair accessible to ensure everyone can participate in this historical reflection.
Located opposite the Cité de la Muette, the Shoah Memorial is a place of history, education, and remembrance, located near what was the main internment and transit camp for Jews in France. 80% of them passed through Drancy, which is about 64,000 people. The permanent exhibition retraces, by means of digital tools and unpublished testimonies, the process of internment, transfer to the Bourget and Bobigny stations, and deportation to the extermination centers.
Free admission.
For more information: +33 (0)1 41 83 04 01 or reservation@memorialdelashoah.org
SHUTTLE
A free Paris–Drancy shuttle is organized once a month. Practical information can be found at:https://drancy.memorialdelashoah.org/le-memorial-de-drancy/preparer-sa-visite.html
Our take on this event
Situated near the site of the former internment camp, the Shoah Memorial of Drancy is a significant space for historical remembrance. On Sunday, December 6, 2026, from 15:00 to 17:00, a guided tour offers insight into the permanent exhibition. The display chronicles the internment process, the transfers to the Bourget and Bobigny stations, and the eventual deportation to extermination camps. Visitors can engage with firsthand testimonies and digital resources that clarify the events concerning the 64,000 people who passed through this camp.
Entrance to the memorial is free. The facility is equipped to be wheelchair accessible for all visitors. To assist with your transit, the organization provides a free shuttle service from Paris to Drancy once per month. Please ensure you check the specific requirements and reservation details before your visit to facilitate your arrival.
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