Whether out of a duty to remember, to pay tribute to those who fought, or as a civic duty, many people wish to participate in the November 11 commemorations. Here are the towns in Hauts-de-Seine that are organizing a ceremony on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
In Hauts-de-Seine, every November 11, residents gather at their local town hall, in front of the war memorial, or in cemeteries for a special commemoration. The major cities of the 92 celebratethe armistice of World War I with ceremonies and public commemorations that are 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 about in Hauts-de-Seine? Check out the program of commemorations announced in the department's major cities for November 11, 2025.
Commemorations not to be missed in Hauts-de-Seine:
- Nanterre
Commemoration of the Armistice of November 11, 1918
Parc des Anciennes-Mairies
The commemoration of the end of World War I on November 11, 1918, will be celebrated starting at 11 a.m. at the war memorial in Parc des Anciennes-Mairies.
- Asnières-sur-Seine
Commemoration of the Armistice of November 11, 1918
Sainte-Geneviève Church, 4 rue du Cardinal Verdier:
9 a.m.: Republican mass in tribute to soldiers 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.: Remembrance ceremony in front of the War Memorial
- Colombes
Commemoration of November 11, 1918
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
A procession will depart from the Maison du Combattant to the Place du Souvenir et de la Résistance, where the traditional wreath laying and official tributes are planned.
Meet in front of the Maison du Combattant, at 7 rue du Maréchal Joffre
- Courbevoie
November 2025 commemorative ceremonies
On the program:
- Saturday, November 9, 2025: ceremony marking the 54th anniversary of General de Gaulle's death
4:45 p.m.: gathering at Place Charras in front of the General de Gaulle memorial.
5 p.m.: wreath laying in front of the General de Gaulle memorial.
- Sunday, November 10, 2025: Sacred Flame Vigil Ceremony
5:30 p.m.: Ceremony in the hall of the former town hall.
- Monday, November 11, 2025: Commemoration of the 106th anniversary of the 1918 Armistice
9 a.m.: Religious service in the Church of Saint-Pierre-Saint-Paul.
10 a.m.: Arrival of participants at the town hall square.
10:15 a.m.: Flag raising.
10:20 a.m.: Laying of wreaths in front of the 5th and 3rd Infantry Regiment memorial.
10:40 a.m.: Arrival at the cemetery.
10:45 a.m.: Formation of the procession, which will walk up the central aisle of the cemetery to the war memorial.
10:50 a.m.: Laying of wreaths at the war memorial.
11:00–11:20 a.m.: Formal speeches.
11:20 a.m.: Laying of wreaths at the military plot.
11:30 a.m.: Thanks to the flag bearers.
- Issy-les-Moulineaux
"Les Flammes de l'Espoir" ceremony organized by Souvenir Français, and commemoration of the Armistice of November 11, 1918
Monday, November 10
"Les Flammes de l'Espoir" ceremony
War Memorial in Square Bonaventure Leca at 6 p.m.
Tuesday, November 11
Commemoration of the Armistice of November 11, 1918, commemoration of victory and peace, and tribute to all those who died for France
8:15 a.m.: Gathering in front of City Hall, then departure by bus to the War Memorial at Sainte-Lucie Church
8:30 a.m.: War Memorial at Sainte-Lucie Church / Wreath laying
8:45 a.m.: Interfaith ceremony of remembrance, with the participation of representatives of each faith, in 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
10:25 a.m.: Place du 11 Novembre: Wreath laying at the stele in tribute to the "Poilus" (French soldiers), Reading of the ministerial message by Ms. Christine OLIVIER, Municipal Councilor for Military Affairs
10:50 a.m.: War Memorial / Square Bonaventure Leca: Laying of cushions, Speech
- Neuilly-sur-Seine
Commemoration of the Armistice of November 11, 1918
At 8:30 a.m. at City Hall
The residents of Neuilly are invited to come together in large numbers to publicly show their gratitude to our fallen soldiers. Ceremony program:
8:30 a.m.: Gathering of the Municipality, the Municipal Council, civil and military authorities, the Municipal Youth Council, the Amiral de Joinville Naval Military Preparation program, and Flotilla 33F at City Hall to lay a wreath in front of the names of Neuilly residents who died for France.
The commemoration will continue at the Police War Memorial on Place Winston Churchill, then at the City War Memorial on Place Raymond Poincaré.
The procession will then proceed to the old cemetery and then to the new cemetery to visit the graves of French and British soldiers, followed by a visit to the American Legion Mausoleum.
- Rueil-Malmaison
Commemoration of November 11, 1918, and 100th anniversary of the Danish Monument
Full program of commemorations:
9:30 a.m. - Ceremony at the old cemetery (Place du Souvenir Français-Jacques Phélizon)
9:45 a.m. - 100th anniversary ceremony at the Danish Volunteers Monument - Rue Liénard
10:15 a.m. - Interfaith celebration (Town Hall-Salon Richelieu)
10:45 a.m. - Parade of honor by civilian and military delegations (Departure from Boulevard Foch towards Place du 11 Novembre 1918 and Anciens Combattants). During this period, traffic will be prohibited on these streets.
11:00 a.m. - Victory and Peace Commemoration Ceremony (Place du 11 Novembre 1918 and Anciens Combattants) to be followed live on the City's Facebook page
- Suresnes
Tuesday, November 11: Armistice Day commemoration ceremony and charity rugby match between armies
Guillaume Boudy, mayor of Suresnes, and the municipal team will participate in the official ceremony commemorating the end of World War I. A solemn interfaith gathering will take place at 10:30 a.m. at the municipal restaurant at 8 rue Gambetta, followed by a wreath laying ceremony at the Voltaire Cemetery at 11 a.m.
Municipal restaurant then Voltaire Cemetery, starting at 10:30 a.m.
Charity rugby match between armies
Suresnes, a rugby stronghold, will host the Army and Navy rugby teams for a historic match on November 11. This match, in support of those wounded while defending France, both at home and abroad, is part of the annual Foch Ronarc'h Challenge. The awards ceremony will take place at 5:00 p.m. in the presence of the Chiefs of Staff of the Army and the Navy.
All proceeds will be donated to associations that care for the wounded and their families.
Jean Moulin Stadium, 1 p.m.
Veterans Day 2025
On Tuesday, November 11, at 2:30 p.m., a public ceremony will be held at the American Cemetery in Suresnes. Organized by the American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC), it will pay tribute to American soldiers who fell during the world wars.
American Cemetery in Suresnes, 123 Boulevard Washington at 1 p.m.
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