Special moments at the Arc de Triomphe
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Every year, there is always a big military parade from the Arc de Triomphe down the AVENUE DES CHAMPS ELYSÉES on the 14TH JULY- Bastille Day, which is the French National day. The roads are closed and the President takes the salute. The Arc is lit up at night with the French colours and has an enormous Tricolore flying from its centre. |
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The Arc de Triomphe is the symbol of patriotic France. Some of its most famous moments include: Source: http://www.premier-ministre.gouv.fr. |
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December 15th 1840: The procession carrying Napoleon's ashes to the tomb in Les Invalides passed under the Arc de Triomphe May 1885: The body of Victor Hugo, the famous writer, lay in state under the Arc de Triomphe. More than a million people came to pay their respects. July 14 1919: French troops marched through the Arc De Triomphe to celebrate victory in World War I |
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November 11 1920: The Unkown Soldier was buried below the Arc de Triomphe June 1944: The Arc de Triomphe became a rallying point for Parisians at the end of World War II when the Allies reached Paris August 1998: The Arc de Triomphe became an instantaneous focus point for the people of Paris when France won the World Cup. Three million people turned up just to share their happiness at winning and danced all night! |
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Page last updated 18 February 2005. |
