Requisitions occupation

The persecutions endured by the Jewish community during the Second World War are terrifying. On the Shoah Memorial website you can learn more about possible compensations for Holocaust victims.

After the deportations of Jews during the Second World War, the compensation of the victims became an important issue. If you suffered from persecution, were deported or dispossessed of your goods, the French government offers you compensation. The Shoah Memorial website guides you through the necessary procedures step by step.

Compensation for deported children and parents

French Jews can receive compensation if their parents were deported from France during World War II. Jewish internees and their children who were imprisoned and stayed in France are also entitled to compensation. Please check the list of documents required for the application process and learn more about your rights on our website.

Compensation for Jewish victims of spoliation

After the Second World War, the restitution of stolen Jewish goods has become an important part of the compensation process. After the Jewish Genocide, many associations worked on compensations for Jews having suffered spoliation. You can check all compensation procedures online.