14 January 1941Opening of the Rivesaltes camp in Vichy-France. During its existence, almost 1400 ‘nomads’ pass through this camp.
20 June 1941The entry register of the Rivesaltes camp in Vichy-France records the arrival of 448 ‘nomades’ from the internment camp in Argelès-sur-Mer.
1942
22 November 1942Closing of the Rivesaltes camp in Vichy-France and transfer of 299 ‘nomads’ to the Saliers camp.