This event is in the past.It took place on March 25, 2026 at Arc de Triomphe.
At 6:30 PM, the eternal flame beneath the Arc de Triomphe flickers back to life. This solemn military ceremony honors France's Unknown Soldier and offers a rare, moving glimpse into living history.
Daily flame ceremony
Military tradition
Historic monument
Evening ritual
Tips
⏰arrive 15 minutes early for good viewing
🪖performed by Saint-Cyr military academy cadets
🕯️happens every evening, but special units on select dates
Ravivage Académie militaire de Saint-Cyr Coetquidan (AMSCC)
Champs-Elysées
At 6:30 PM, the eternal flame beneath the Arc de Triomphe flickers back to life. This solemn military ceremony honors France's Unknown Soldier and offers a rare, moving glimpse into living history.
Daily flame ceremony
Military tradition
Historic monument
Evening ritual
Tips
⏰arrive 15 minutes early for good viewing
🪖performed by Saint-Cyr military academy cadets
🕯️happens every evening, but special units on select dates
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