This event is in the past.It took place on March 18, 2026 at Arc de Triomphe.
Stand beneath the Arc de Triomphe as soldiers in dress uniform reignite the eternal flame. The weekly ceremony honors France's unknown soldiers with solemn precision, military music, and a ritual that has continued since 1923.
Military ceremony
Historic ritual
Solemn experience
Eiffel Tower views
Tips
⏰arrive 15 minutes early for a good spot
🔥the flame burns continuously, extinguished only for this weekly rekindling
🌆stay after for sunset views from the rooftop terrace
Ravivage Fédération nationale André Maginot (FNAM)
Champs-Elysées
Stand beneath the Arc de Triomphe as soldiers in dress uniform reignite the eternal flame. The weekly ceremony honors France's unknown soldiers with solemn precision, military music, and a ritual that has continued since 1923.
Military ceremony
Historic ritual
Solemn experience
Eiffel Tower views
Tips
⏰arrive 15 minutes early for a good spot
🔥the flame burns continuously, extinguished only for this weekly rekindling
🌆stay after for sunset views from the rooftop terrace
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