This event is in the past.It took place on May 11, 2026 at Arc de Triomphe.






Every evening, veterans and students perform an ancient ritual: rekindling the eternal flame that has burned beneath the Arc since 1923. It's a brief but moving ceremony that connects you to nearly a century of French remembrance.
historic ritual
evening ceremony
veteran-led
commemorative
Tips
🔥"powerful sense of history and respect"
⏰arrive by 6:15 for a good spot
Ravivage et prise de Flamme
Champs-Elysées






Every evening, veterans and students perform an ancient ritual: rekindling the eternal flame that has burned beneath the Arc since 1923. It's a brief but moving ceremony that connects you to nearly a century of French remembrance.
historic ritual
evening ceremony
veteran-led
commemorative
Tips
🔥"powerful sense of history and respect"
⏰arrive by 6:15 for a good spot
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