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Mémorial de la Shoah: A Place of Remembrance and Education

A major Holocaust memorial in Paris, offering historical exhibits, archives & educational resources on Jewish life during WWII.

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The Mémorial de la Shoah in Paris is France's primary Holocaust memorial. Located in the Marais district, historically home to a large Jewish population, the memorial stands as a place of remembrance, education, and a resource center dedicated to the history of the Holocaust and Jewish life during World War II.

A brief summary to Mémorial de la Shoah

  • Monday 10 am-6 pm
  • Tuesday 10 am-6 pm
  • Wednesday 10 am-6 pm
  • Thursday 10 am-10 pm
  • Friday 10 am-6 pm
  • Sunday 10 am-6 pm

Local tips

  • Admission to the Mémorial de la Shoah is free for individual visitors.
  • Free guided tours are available in French every Sunday afternoon and in English on the second Sunday of each month.
  • The memorial is closed on Saturdays, as well as some national holidays and Jewish holidays.
  • Allow ample time to explore the exhibits and reflect on the history presented.
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Getting There

  • Public Transport

    The Mémorial de la Shoah is accessible via the Paris Metro. Take Line 1 to Saint-Paul or Hôtel-de-Ville, or Line 7 to Pont-Marie. Several bus lines also stop near the memorial, including lines 67, 69, 76, and 96. A single T+ ticket costs €2.50 and is valid for travel on the Metro and buses within Paris.

  • Walking

    The Mémorial de la Shoah is located in the Marais district of Paris, a short walk from many popular attractions. From Hôtel de Ville, walk east along Rue de Rivoli, then turn right onto Rue Geoffroy l'Asnier. The memorial will be on your left. Walking from Hôtel de Ville will take approximately 5 minutes.

  • Taxi/Ride-Share

    Taxis and ride-sharing services are readily available in Paris. A short taxi ride from a central location like Notre Dame Cathedral to the Mémorial de la Shoah will likely cost between €11 and €20, depending on traffic and time of day. Keep in mind that there is a pick-up charge of €4, and taxi fares start at €1.40 per km.

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Located in the heart of Paris, in the 4th arrondissement, the Mémorial de la Shoah is a poignant reminder of the Holocaust and its impact on French Jews. The memorial serves as a museum, documentation center, and place of remembrance, all dedicated to preserving and teaching the history of the Shoah. The Mémorial de la Shoah evolved from underground initiatives dating back to 1943, when efforts began to document the plight of Jews in France during the Nazi occupation. Officially opened in 2005 by President Jacques Chirac, the memorial stands on the site of the Memorial of the Unknown Jewish Martyr. The memorial encompasses several significant components. The Wall of Names lists the names of approximately 76,000 Jews who were deported from France and murdered by the Nazis. The crypt contains ashes of victims from various death camps and the Warsaw Ghetto, buried with soil from Israel. A door from the Beaune-la-Rolande internment camp serves as a somber reminder of the detention centers used in France. The Mémorial's permanent exhibition documents the history of French Jews during the Holocaust through photographs, texts, and video and audio recordings. The Jewish files, created by the Vichy government to identify Jewish citizens, are also on display. The Wall of the Righteous recognizes non-Jewish individuals who helped save Jews during the war. The Mémorial de la Shoah is not only a place of remembrance but also a center for education and research. It houses a multimedia center, a documentation center, and a bookstore, offering resources for understanding the Holocaust and its lasting impact.

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