Mug Badge of the Recruitment Group of the Foreign Legion (GRLE) in Fontenay-sous-Bois

This emblematic group of the Foreign Legion, responsible for recruiting legionnaires, embodies the welcoming of volunteers from around the world, eager to enlist under the colors of the Foreign Legion, a legendary institution of the French army. The Foreign Legion Recruitment Group (GRLE) is based in Fontenay-sous-Bois, in Île-de-France, and plays a key role in recruiting foreign volunteers wishing to join the Foreign Legion. Since its creation, it has dedicated itself to finding, training, and integrating men from around the world, ready to engage in demanding military service.
The GRLE also embodies the values ​​at the heart of the Foreign Legion: honor, discipline, courage, and integrity. It is the starting point for the training of future legionnaires, who, once selected, continue their training at Quartier Vienot in Aubagne before being deployed to the front lines where their commitment is needed.