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Discover this reference space for the history of internment and migration flows, recreating the conflicts of the 20th century.
The Memorial is a reference point for the history of internment and migratory flows, recounting the conflicts of the 20th century that brought more than 60,000 people considered undesirable to this place. Both in terms of its duration and the number of people interned, imprisoned or relegated, it is now considered one of the largest camps in Western Europe. Between the ruins of the former camp's barracks, architect Rudy Ricciotti designed a long ochre concrete monolith partially buried in the earth (Grand Prix spécial du jury de l'Équerre d'argent in 2016). The permanent exhibition retraces the history of this camp in southern France, a witness to the events of the second half of the 20th century, which led to vast forced population movements and the creation of over 200 internment camps in France. A central table displays documents and objects recounting the internment of Spanish republicans, Jews, gypsies, collaborators and prisoners of war, followed by harkis, Guinean, Malagasy and Indochinese riflemen... Visitors can also access a collection of testimonials from former internees and a large number of archive films. The memorial invites visitors to reflect on a past that still influences our present. Cultural, artistic and scientific programs (temporary exhibitions, conferences, meetings, screenings, etc.) are offered throughout the year.
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Opening time and information on RIVESALTES CAMP MEMORIAL
Open all year round. Closed January 1, May 1, November 1 and December 25. November 1 to March 31, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday to Friday. April 1 to October 31, daily from 10am to 6pm. Free admission for children under 18 (and schoolchildren, people on minimum social benefits, journalists, teachers, witnesses, donors, patrons). Adults: €9.50. Reduced rate (jobseekers, students, groups of 10 or more, heritage pass): €6.5. Access to the camp (outdoor tour) free of charge. Children welcome. Guided tour (French, English, Spanish and Catalan). Catering (snacks and local produce). Gift store. Entertainment. Bookshop. Cultural events.
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Members' reviews on RIVESALTES CAMP MEMORIAL
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Il serait très intéressant de proposer, à l’intérieur du musée, une reconstitution d’un baraquement de l’époque afin de permettre aux visiteurs de s’imprégner encore davantage de l’atmosphère du lieu.
Malheureusement, dans quelques années, il ne restera peut-être plus beaucoup de traces à cause des changements climatiques auxquels sont confrontés les bâtiments extérieurs.
Merci encore pour ce fantastique musée.
L’extérieur est accessible gratuitement et le musée est en contrebas pour que les visiteurs ne voient que le camp de dehors.
Musée intéressant avec des œuvres audios, des photos, des vidéos et des objets retrouvés sur place.