In Seine-Saint-Denis, several cities and towns are marking the November 11 armistice with ceremonies open to the public. Here are the events taking place near you on November 11, 2026.
More than a hundred years ago, the warring nations signedthe armistice, bringing an end to one of the most devastating wars in history. On November 11, 1918, the guns of World War I finally fell silent. This day is celebrated in France and has been an official holiday since 1922. This national holiday commemorates the soldiers and victims of war, while reminding us of the importance of preserving peace.
To mark the occasion, many towns and villages across France are holding ceremonies open to all on November 11, 2026. Citizens are often invited to gather around the war memorials erected in towns and villages to commemorate the names and memory of those who defended the country.
In Paris, this commemoration is held atthe Arc de Triomphe, in front of the flame of the Unknown Soldier. In Seine-Saint-Denis, several municipalities are organizing similar events throughout the day. These commemorations are open to all. Here are the programs announced in the municipalities of the 93rd arrondissement.
Seine-Saint-Denis cities holding commemorations on November 11:
- Saint-Denis
Commemoration of the Armistice of November 11, 1918
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, from 10 a.m.
Bally Bagayoko, Mayor of Saint-Denis–Pierrefitte; Farid Aïd, deputy mayor of Pierrefitte-sur-Seine; and Yasmina Bedar, municipal councilor in charge of popular memory, remembrance and veterans’ affairs. The veterans’ associations are pleased to invite you to the November 11 commemorations.
Program
- In Pierrefitte-sur-Seine
Gathering at 10 a.m., forecourt of Pierrefitte-sur-Seine City Hall, 2, place de la Libération
Ceremony at 10:45 a.m., at the municipal cemetery, 33, avenue Gallieni
- In Saint-Denis
Procession at 3:30 p.m., outside Saint-Denis City Hall, 2, place Victor Hugo
Ceremony at 4 p.m., at the war memorial, place de la Résistance et de la Déportation
- Aulnay-sous-Bois
Commemoration of the Armistice of November 11, 1918
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
11 a.m.: Wreath-laying and gathering at the old cemetery
Free admission
2:30 p.m.: popular dance in the church square – Vieux Pays
- Bagnolet
Commemoration of the Armistice of November 11, 1918, and tribute to all those who died for France
11 a.m. – War Memorial (carrefour de la Paix, avenue Raspail)
Shuttle bus route: 10:15 a.m.: 93, rue Pierre-et-Marie-Curie
10:20 a.m.: place de la Résistance
10:30 a.m.: La Butte-aux-Pinsons residence
10:40 a.m.: Notre-Dame-de-Pontmain Church
10:50 a.m.: corner of rue du Général-Leclerc and rue Sadi-Carnot
10:55 a.m.: War Memorial, avenue Raspail
- Bobigny
Commemoration of the Armistice of November 11, 1918
Commemorative ceremonies marking the 1918 Armistice will take place on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Schedule:
- 9:30 a.m.: Depart by bus from place Rabin-Arafat
- 10 a.m.: Ceremony at the military section of the Muslim cemetery
- 10:45 a.m.: Ceremony at the municipal cemetery (war memorial and military section)
- 11:15 a.m.: Gathering at the monument in place du 11 Novembre. Tribute to peace. Official speeches
- 11:45 a.m.: Reception at place du 11 Novembre
- 4 p.m.: Ceremony at the Prefecture
- Clichy-sous-Bois
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
At 10:30 a.m.: Gathering outside City Hall – place du 11 Novembre 1918
At 10:45 a.m.: Commemoration
- La Courneuve
Commemorative ceremony
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
11 a.m. at the Six Routes cemetery, followed by City Hall
- Dugny
Wednesday, November 11, at 10 a.m.
Gathering (war memorial, place du 16 août 1943)
Wreath-laying
Minute of silence
Messages
Procession
- Epinay-sur-Seine
Commemoration of the 1918 Armistice
Square du 11-Novembre, followed by the municipal cemetery
At 10 a.m., Épinay-sur-Seine invites residents to gather for a commemoration. On November 11, the city will mark the 1918 Armistice in the presence of Mayor Hervé Chevreau, members of the municipal council and many distinguished guests. A tribute will also be paid to the civilian and military victims of the First World War at the municipal cemetery.
- Montreuil
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 11 a.m.
In front of the war memorial (old Montreuil cemetery)
The procession will return to City Hall to lay flowers at the plaque honoring Jean Jaurès. A bus will take those without their own transportation from the cemetery to City Hall.
- Neuilly-sur-Marne
Commemoration of the 108th anniversary of the signing of the Armistice of November 11, 1918
Wednesday, November 11
10 a.m. at the cemetery
10:45 a.m. at the war memorial
Free admission
- Romainville
Romainville commemorates the 108th anniversary of the First World War Armistice
November 11, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- 10 a.m. – Place de la Laïcité. Procession departs
- 10:15 a.m. – Old cemetery, war memorial.
Wreath-laying
Moment of reflection at the military section
Raising of the flags
Flame relit
Messages read
Wreath-laying
Moment of reflection
- 11:15 a.m. – City Hall
Commemorative plaques
Wreath-laying
Moment of reflection in the grand reception room
Speeches by the Romainville Veterans’ Association and the municipal authorities
Refreshments
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