Memorial des Martyrs de la Deportation
Memorial des Martyrs de la Deportation
4.5
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Located on the Île de la Cité, this memorial is dedicated to the 200,000 French citizens who died in concentration camps during World War II.
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Neighborhood: Ile de la Cité / Ile Saint-Louis
Two islands sit in the middle of the Seine at the very heart of Paris. The more majestic one, Ile de la Cité, sparkles with history. This is the birthplace of Paris, the home of the Gothic Sainte-Chapelle, and the site of the prison where Marie Antoinette was held before her execution. Tourists flock to see the iconic Notre Dame and the beautiful bridges that straddle the Seine. Ile Saint-Louis, the more provincial island, welcomes you with cozy traditional eateries, small boutiques, and what some people say is the best ice cream in the city. This is essential Paris from its very beginnings to its modern appeal.
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- Maubert-Mutualité • 5 min walk
- Pont Marie • 6 min walk
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- kb175New York City, New York60 contributionsMoving, worthwhile and soberingI have been to several memorials to the holocaust and found this to be possibly the most moving because it was understated. I felt totally safe, although I was alone for about 15 minutes until others arrived around 10 am. The short tunnels that radiate from the tomb of the unknown deportee are appropriately sobering as are the harrowing photos of the deported that burst out from a quiet cornerVisited May 2023Written May 22, 2023
- beachlovernc2015Leland, North Carolina1,943 contributionsStart reminderThoughtfully designed, this memorial which is a very short walk from Notre Dame Cathedral, while not a must see, is certainly thought provoking. Although others complained about the darkness, actually it seemed appropriate. To walk through a nice garden area full of roses and green down to the narrow entrance and see the flame and all the little lights for everyone deported and lost to France was quite impactful. Plus the numbers posted on the maps, the photos and explanations but so much in perspective and a reminder of what a dark period in human history this was.Visited April 2023Written June 6, 2023
- BaseballFan5Chicago, Illinois387 contributionsBeautiful and very well doneEmotional, moving, and beautiful. This memorial sits right behind Notre Dame and is very worth walking through as a remembrance to those who were deported to concentration camps. It's a very well-done tribute and provides for a very humbling experience. I think everyone should see it.Visited June 2023Traveled with familyWritten June 12, 2023
- Traveler OWashington DC, District of Columbia1,001 contributionsMemorial to French killed during the Holocaust and OccupationA very well laid out memorial and small museum to French citizens, both Jewish and non-Jewish, killed under the Occupation of France and during the Holocaust. Displays are mostly in French with some in English and German as well. Photos and explanations along with maps show what happened and where throughout France during the Occupation. A sad tale to be heard, but absolutely necessary. Free entry. Be mindful of the steps.Visited October 2023Traveled soloWritten October 25, 2023
- Ann1989Virginia214 contributionsMemorial des Martyrs de la DeportationLocated at the tip of Île de la Cité behind Notre Dame, this somber memorial and its small museum offer the visitor a moment of quiet contemplation and reflection. The memorial commemorates all who were deported from France to Nazi camps elsewhere in Europe. When we visited in September 2023, there was also a temporary French-language exhibit about 230 women, mostly resistance fighters, who were deported to Auschwitz-Birkenau.Visited September 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten October 29, 2023
- RonL40Utica, New York3,541 contributionsEmotionally riveting monument.A moving memorial that emphasizes the people of the Resistance, who certainly fought and suffered, over the victims of the Holocaust. The inner part of the memorial is (purposely) cramped; after leaving the exterior, on the southern point of the Ile looking over the beautiful buildings of Paris, you enter what is essentially a crypt and then traverse through narrow, somewhat darkened hallways. Superb emotional design -- you get the smallest sense of what it might have like to be a prisoner. The exhibits are well worth the visit.Visited November 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten November 20, 2023
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RonL40
Utica, NY3,541 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
A moving memorial that emphasizes the people of the Resistance, who certainly fought and suffered, over the victims of the Holocaust. The inner part of the memorial is (purposely) cramped; after leaving the exterior, on the southern point of the Ile looking over the beautiful buildings of Paris, you enter what is essentially a crypt and then traverse through narrow, somewhat darkened hallways. Superb emotional design -- you get the smallest sense of what it might have like to be a prisoner. The exhibits are well worth the visit.
Written November 20, 2023
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beachlovernc2015
Leland, NC1,943 contributions
Apr 2023
Thoughtfully designed, this memorial which is a very short walk from Notre Dame Cathedral, while not a must see, is certainly thought provoking. Although others complained about the darkness, actually it seemed appropriate. To walk through a nice garden area full of roses and green down to the narrow entrance and see the flame and all the little lights for everyone deported and lost to France was quite impactful. Plus the numbers posted on the maps, the photos and explanations but so much in perspective and a reminder of what a dark period in human history this was.
Written June 6, 2023
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Traveler O
Washington DC, DC1,001 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
A very well laid out memorial and small museum to French citizens, both Jewish and non-Jewish, killed under the Occupation of France and during the Holocaust. Displays are mostly in French with some in English and German as well. Photos and explanations along with maps show what happened and where throughout France during the Occupation. A sad tale to be heard, but absolutely necessary. Free entry. Be mindful of the steps.
Written October 25, 2023
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kb175
New York City, NY60 contributions
May 2023
I have been to several memorials to the holocaust and found this to be possibly the most moving because it was understated. I felt totally safe, although I was alone for about 15 minutes until others arrived around 10 am. The short tunnels that radiate from the tomb of the unknown deportee are appropriately sobering as are the harrowing photos of the deported that burst out from a quiet corner
Written May 22, 2023
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA16,394 contributions
May 2022
This is a powerful memorial set in one of the most notable spaces in Paris, at the tip of Ile de la Cite in view of Ile St. Louis. One steps down from the beautiful park into a space below ground to read the names of the deported on the walls. The only perspective is to look up at the sky, as though you were in a restricted prison. Emotional.
Written June 18, 2022
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dharding4
Smyrna, GA6 contributions
Dec 2019
We happened to stumble across this memorial site. The surface looks like a small, peaceful park, and overlooks the Seine. Once you are inside, the weight of the memorial will come down on you. An extremely moving site, and something to see for all.
Written February 26, 2020
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BaseballFan5
Chicago, IL387 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
Emotional, moving, and beautiful. This memorial sits right behind Notre Dame and is very worth walking through as a remembrance to those who were deported to concentration camps. It's a very well-done tribute and provides for a very humbling experience. I think everyone should see it.
Written June 12, 2023
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BrakiWorldTraveler
Belgrade, Serbia17,664 contributions
Dec 2019
Examining the fire damage to famous Notre Dame we walked around this famous Cathedral when we came upon this memorial.
Although I've been in Paris many times I didin't know about it. It's just behing the Cathedral aside the bridge leading to the smaller Saint Louis isle.
The memorial is very moving, free to enter, dedicated to thousands Jews deported to Nazi camps during WWII.
Although I've been in Paris many times I didin't know about it. It's just behing the Cathedral aside the bridge leading to the smaller Saint Louis isle.
The memorial is very moving, free to enter, dedicated to thousands Jews deported to Nazi camps during WWII.
Written January 24, 2020
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Israel14,766 contributions
Oct 2019
This important memorial in this prominent central location was high our list of places to see and visit during our recent trip. We wanted to pay homage and tribute and respect to the memory of those who were deported and killed by the Nazis for the crime of being Jewish.
It took is the tries to get inside. The first time, we arrived at 1600 and closing was 1700 and no one allowed to go down and to the memorial one hour before closing... and then we went on a Monday, when it is closed.
It is appropriate that such a significant monument is in a prominent location. It odd a fitting tribute of the French nation to what happened to its citizens.
The descent and ascent to the exhibit is particularly narrow and treacherous- by design.
There are artistic sculptures and depictions represents the horrors. Inside are two long rooms with informational graphics and displays and memorial eternal torches.
This is important and worth a visit to remember a horrible time and to commemorate those who suffered.
It took is the tries to get inside. The first time, we arrived at 1600 and closing was 1700 and no one allowed to go down and to the memorial one hour before closing... and then we went on a Monday, when it is closed.
It is appropriate that such a significant monument is in a prominent location. It odd a fitting tribute of the French nation to what happened to its citizens.
The descent and ascent to the exhibit is particularly narrow and treacherous- by design.
There are artistic sculptures and depictions represents the horrors. Inside are two long rooms with informational graphics and displays and memorial eternal torches.
This is important and worth a visit to remember a horrible time and to commemorate those who suffered.
Written January 13, 2020
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PascaleV
Shanghai, China175 contributions
May 2011
My great uncle Georges Henry Pingusson was the architect. He was a very quiet, discrete person, always turned to the human aspect of life, not to the material things.
Every time I go the the memorial, I stay a bit longer at the small window looking out to the Seine river. There, where water and sky connect, do I envision eternity. I believe it was HIS vision.
He died a long time ago, very peacefully, probably looking at that same eternity...
the visit is free, and do not take a long time, to me the memorial is a little hidden jewel of thoughts.
Every time I go the the memorial, I stay a bit longer at the small window looking out to the Seine river. There, where water and sky connect, do I envision eternity. I believe it was HIS vision.
He died a long time ago, very peacefully, probably looking at that same eternity...
the visit is free, and do not take a long time, to me the memorial is a little hidden jewel of thoughts.
Written May 6, 2011
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alisonjolie
Great Neck, NY2 contributions
Is the Martyrs de la Deportation the same memorial as the Veledrome? If they are different memorials, how far are they from each other? Is an hour enough time at the Martyrs de la Deportation?
lizrowley
Arthog, UK336 contributions
I too have no knowledge of the Velodrome but the memorial is definitely worth visiting and an hour would be just about long enough, although you won't want to rush through it.
Unsympathetic
New Orleans3 contributions
What are the days and times it is open?
Carter W
Washington DC, DC52 contributions
According to their website, it is open 10 am to 5 pm every day, except it is closed on Mondays.
Mouette59
Lille, France365 contributions
Quand on a descendu le 1er escalier extérieur, on arrive dans un genre de cour triangulaire, d'où repart un 2ème escalier vers la sortie. Mais, où est l'accès vers les salles intérieures? Impossible de le trouver dans cette cour! Quand nous sommes remontés par l'escalier de "sortie", la dame de l'accueil nous a interpelés sans ménagement pour nous obliger à faire demi-tour, sans explication! Nous n'avons donc pas pu visiter ce lieu de recueillement. Quelqu'un peut-il m'indiquer par conséquent COMMENT ACCEDER AUX SALLES INTERIEURES, pour ma prochaine visite? D'avance merci!
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