This event is in the past.It took place on May 18, 2026 at Arc de Triomphe.










Witness a solemn military tradition as veterans and cadets reignite the eternal flame beneath the Arc de Triomphe. The nightly ravivage ceremony honors France's Unknown Soldier with precise ritual and quiet dignity.
military ceremony
historical ritual
veteran tribute
monument visit
Tips
🔥arrive by 6:15 PM for best viewing position
🎖️ceremony happens daily at 6:30 PM, weather permitting
Ravivage
Champs-Elysées










Witness a solemn military tradition as veterans and cadets reignite the eternal flame beneath the Arc de Triomphe. The nightly ravivage ceremony honors France's Unknown Soldier with precise ritual and quiet dignity.
military ceremony
historical ritual
veteran tribute
monument visit
Tips
🔥arrive by 6:15 PM for best viewing position
🎖️ceremony happens daily at 6:30 PM, weather permitting
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