Inside the Drancy Holocaust Memorial
Tucked away just outside of Paris, the Drancy Holocaust Memorial stands as a stark and powerful reminder of the atrocities committed during WWII on French soil. This deeply moving half-day private tour is led by guides trained by the Shoah Foundation, offering not only historical insight, but a profound emotional journey through one of France’s most important Holocaust sites.
From 1941 to 1944, Drancy served as the primary internment camp in France, where over 60,000 Jews—men, women, and children—were imprisoned before being deported to extermination camps in the East. Once a modernist housing complex, the site was transformed by the occupying forces into a place of despair. Today, it serves as a solemn educational space and memorial.
The new museum, opened in 2012, presents personal stories, letters, official documents, and recovered belongings, painting a chilling picture of the individuals who passed through this place. Your guide will help you understand the logistical machine behind the deportations and the role played by Vichy France.
Carsons Travel Concierge can assist in booking private transfer and coordinating logistics to ensure your journey is seamless.
For a more comprehensive experience, this tour can be combined with the Jewish Quarter Private Guided Tour of Le Marais and the Shoah Memorial of Paris, creating a full-day itinerary that connects the past and present of Jewish life and memory in France.
Duration: 5 hours
What awaits you:
- Half-Day Private Tour to Drancy Holocaust Site from Paris with an expert guide;
- Visit the site of France’s largest WWII Jewish internment camp;
- Learn personal stories through letters, photos, and artifacts;
- Gain historical context from a Shoah Foundation-trained guide.
If you wish, we can organize a private transfer in a luxury car from your hotel to the Drancy Holocaust Memorial.
Book a bespoke Private Tour of the Drancy Holocaust Memorial with Carsons Travel Concierge.
