This event is in the past.It took place on March 19, 2026 at Arc de Triomphe.
Experience Parisian pageantry at its most solemn: the French National Gendarmerie presents arms, lays a ceremonial wreath, and honors the Unknown Soldier with drums and bugles echoing beneath the Arc de Triomphe.
Military ceremony
Historic monument
Free to attend
Live music
Tips
🕯️arrive 15 min early for good viewing position
🔥ceremony ends with relighting the eternal flame
📸sunset golden hour makes for stunning photos
Dépôt de gerbe Ecole de gendarmerie Montlucon
Champs-Elysées
Experience Parisian pageantry at its most solemn: the French National Gendarmerie presents arms, lays a ceremonial wreath, and honors the Unknown Soldier with drums and bugles echoing beneath the Arc de Triomphe.
Military ceremony
Historic monument
Free to attend
Live music
Tips
🕯️arrive 15 min early for good viewing position
🔥ceremony ends with relighting the eternal flame
📸sunset golden hour makes for stunning photos
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