This event is in the past.It took place on May 21, 2026 at Arc de Triomphe.










Every evening at 6:30 PM, a solemn ceremony rekindles the eternal flame beneath the Arc de Triomphe. Watch veterans and honor guards pay tribute to France's Unknown Soldier in a brief but powerful ritual that's equal parts history and heart.
Solemn memorial ritual
Veteran-led ceremony
Free to attend
Beneath the Arc de Triomphe
Tips
⏰arrive by 6:15 PM for a good spot
🕯️the flame has burned since 1923
📸stay after for golden hour photos
Ravivage
Champs-Elysées










Every evening at 6:30 PM, a solemn ceremony rekindles the eternal flame beneath the Arc de Triomphe. Watch veterans and honor guards pay tribute to France's Unknown Soldier in a brief but powerful ritual that's equal parts history and heart.
Solemn memorial ritual
Veteran-led ceremony
Free to attend
Beneath the Arc de Triomphe
Tips
⏰arrive by 6:15 PM for a good spot
🕯️the flame has burned since 1923
📸stay after for golden hour photos
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