The centerpiece of the morning was Macron’s visit to the Camp des Milles , an former tile factory that served as a Nazi internment and deportation camp during World War II.
Macron honored the memory of the 10,000 people interned there, including over 2,000 who were deported to Auschwitz.
Macron met with students and educators to discuss the CNR Éducation , an initiative aimed at empowering local schools to develop their own pedagogical projects. The centerpiece of the morning was Macron’s visit
In his speech, he warned against the "slow erosion of the republican spirit" and urged citizens to "open our eyes" to the modern rise of xenophobia and antisemitism.
On December 5, 2022, President Emmanuel Macron traveled to Aix-en-Provence for a day centered on the dual pillars of French identity: the duty to remember the past and the commitment to future social progress. The visit included a solemn commemoration at the and a working session on education at the College Jas de Bouffan . 2. Facing the Past: The Camp des Milles Memorial In his speech, he warned against the "slow
Remembrance and Reform: Emmanuel Macron’s Visit to Aix-en-Provence December 5, 2022 Location: Aix-en-Provence, France 1. Introduction
Aix : Emmanuel Macron arrive au site-mémorial du camp des Milles 2022 Location: Aix-en-Provence
He emphasized that the camp was not an "accident of history" but the result of a "deliberate slide" toward genocide, emphasizing the need for constant vigilance. 3. Building the Future: Educational Reform and the CNR