November 11, 2026: Commemorations taking place in towns across Hauts-de-Seine

In the Hauts-de-Seine, every November 11, residents gather at their town hall, in front of the war memorial or in cemeteries for a special commemoration. The major towns in the 92 department mark the armistice that ended the First World War with ceremonies or public commemorations open to all.

November 11 has been a public holiday since 1922: it is officially dedicated to commemorating World War I and honoring the memory of those who fought and died in the war. Traditionally, mayors and veterans' associations invite citizens to gather in front of the town's war memorials. In Paris, the President of the Republic lays a wreath at the foot of the statue of Georges Clemenceau, before paying his respects at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier underthe Arc de Triomphe.

And what is happening in Hauts-de-Seine? Find out about the commemorations scheduled in the department’s major cities for November 11, 2026.

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Commemorations not to miss in Hauts-de-Seine:

• Nanterre 
  Commemoration of the 108th anniversary of the Armistice 
  • 10:45 a.m.: Gathering in front of the Maison de la musique.
    Procession along rue des Anciennes-Mairies, rue Henri-Barbusse and rue Maurice-Thorez. 
  • 11 a.m.: Ceremony begins at the war memorial
    Sounding of the “Cease fire”
    Message from the French Union of Associations of Former Combatants
    Address by Mr. Raphaël ADAM, Mayor of Nanterre
    Address by Mr. Alexandre BRUGÈRE, Prefect of Hauts-de-Seine
    Wreath-laying
    Minute of silence
    La Marseillaise
    Musical piece performed by the Municipal Concert Band and Fanfare
    
    
• Asnières-sur-Seine 
  108th anniversary of the Armistice of November 11, 1918, and tribute to all those who died for France
  Wednesday, November 11, 2026 
  • Église Sainte-Geneviève, 4 rue du Cardinal Verdier: 9 a.m. — Memorial Mass honoring combatants who died for France 
  • Old cemetery, 6 rue du Ménil: 10:30 a.m. — Gathering at the cemetery entrance and formation of the procession
    10:45 a.m. — Memorial ceremony in front of the War Memorial
    
    
• Colombes 
  On the occasion of the national commemoration day marking the Armistice of November 11, 1918, the City of Colombes is holding a memorial ceremony. This gathering for remembrance and reflection offers an opportunity to pay tribute to those who gave their lives for France and to pass on the importance of remembrance to future generations.
  Ceremony program 
  • 9:45 a.m.: Procession gathers at the Maison du Combattant, 7 rue du Maréchal Joffre. 
  • 10 a.m.: Procession departs. Flowers laid on the graves and at the memorial stele in the military section for 1914–18 at the old cemetery. 
  • 10:45 a.m.: Ceremony at the War Memorial, Place du Souvenir. Wreath-laying and speeches.
    
    
• Courbevoie 
  Commemoration of the 108th anniversary of the 1918 Armistice
  Wednesday, November 11, 2026. 
  • 9 a.m.: Religious service at Saint-Pierre-Saint-Paul Church. 
  • 10 a.m.: Gathering in front of the former town hall, then departure for the ceremony at the Hôtel-de-Ville square. 
  • After the ceremony, the route continues by coach to the Fauvelles cemetery.
    
    
• Issy-les-Moulineaux 
  Ceremony commemorating the Armistice of November 11, 1918, the victory and peace, and paying tribute to all those who died for France
  Wednesday, November 11, 2026: 
  • 8:15 a.m.: Depart from the Town Hall by coach for the War Memorial at Sainte-Lucie Church 
  • 8:30 a.m.: War Memorial at Sainte-Lucie Church — Wreath-laying 
  • 8:45 a.m.: Interfaith remembrance ceremony at the auditorium of La Salle / Saint-Nicolas middle and high school — 6 rue Vaudétard 
  • 9:50 a.m.: Military section of the Municipal Cemetery — Wreath-laying by the municipality 
  • Procession proceeds to Place du 11 Novembre 
  • 10:25 a.m.: Place du 11 Novembre — Wreath-laying at the memorial stele honoring the “Poilus.” Reading of the ministerial message 
  • Procession proceeds to the War Memorial at the Town Hall 
  • 10:50 a.m.: War Memorial — Square Bonaventure Leca — Laying of floral cushions and address by the Mayor
    
    
• Neuilly-sur-Seine 
  Residents of Neuilly are invited to turn out in large numbers to publicly express their gratitude to our dead. Ceremony program 
  • 8:30 a.m.: Gathering at the Town Hall of the municipality, Municipal Council, civilian and military authorities, Youth Municipal Council, Amiral de Joinville Naval Military Preparation program and Flotilla 33F, for a wreath-laying in front of the names of Neuilly residents who died for France. 
  • The commemoration will continue at the Police War Memorial, Place Winston Churchill, then at the City War Memorial, Place Raymond Poincaré. 
  • The procession will then go to the old cemetery and then the new cemetery, to the graves of French and British soldiers, followed by the American Legion Mausoleum.
    
    
• Rueil-Malmaison 
  This day offers an opportunity to pay tribute to combatants and all victims of conflicts, pass on their memory to younger generations and highlight the importance of peace. 
  • 9:30 a.m.: Ceremony at the old cemetery, Place du Souvenir Français Jacques Phélizon 
  • 10 a.m.: Ceremony at the Danish Volunteers Monument, rue Liénard 
  • 10:15 a.m.: Interfaith ceremony at the Town Hall — Salon Richelieu 
  • 10:45 a.m.: Honorary parade of civilian and military delegations 
  • Departure from boulevard Foch toward Place du 11 Novembre 1918 et des Anciens Combattants 
  • 11 a.m.: Commemorative ceremony for Victory and Peace, Place du 11 Novembre 1918 et des Anciens Combattants
    
    
• Suresnes 
  The City of Suresnes invites residents to take part in the commemoration of the Armistice of November 11, 1918, on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
  The morning of remembrance will begin at 10 a.m. at Voltaire Cemetery with a wreath-laying. At 10:30 a.m., it will continue at the Salle des fêtes with a gathering of Suresnes’ religious communities. A moment of reflection and gathering will then be dedicated to the Trappes attack, to show our support for the bereaved families and residents of the affected communities.
  At 11:15 a.m., the commemoration will conclude with a military honors ceremony in front of the Town Hall.
  To make it easier to attend the various parts of the ceremony, a free coach will serve all the events. Departures are scheduled for 9:30 a.m. from Place Marcel Legras and 9:45 a.m. from Place Jean Jaurès. Return trips will be provided. 
  
  
  • For Veterans Day, the American Battle Monuments Commission is holding its annual ceremony at Suresnes American Cemetery. This occasion for remembrance will honor all American veterans and commemorate the signing of the Armistice that ended the First World War. Suresnes American Cemetery is the burial place of more than 1,500 American service members who died during the First World War, as well as 24 unknown American soldiers from the Second World War. In the chapel, the Wall of the Missing also commemorates nearly 1,000 Americans missing in action or at sea during the First World War. The ceremony in Suresnes also highlights the observance of Armistice Day in France and many European countries.
    Wednesday, November 11, 2026, from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
    Suresnes American Cemetery, 123 boulevard Washington, Suresnes

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