November 11, 2026: commemorations and events taking place in the Yvelines

Located west of Paris, the Yvelines department has no fewer than 259 municipalities, some very urban, others known for the natural surroundings. On November 11, 2026, these towns and villages in the Île-de-France region will all come together around the same history and the same program.

On November 11, in France, we celebratethe armistice of World War I, the end of the fighting in a war that devastated Europe at the beginning of the 20th century. This day became a national holiday in 1922, a day dedicated to the memory of veterans and victims of this war.

To pay tribute to these soldiers and civilians who died for their country, many municipalities organize commemorations in cemeteries and in front of war memorials. These ceremonies serve to preserve the memory of this period and the need to preserve peace. In Paris, associations and the President of the Republic gather in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier .

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And in the Yvelines? Each town organizes its own commemoration. Discover the program for the largest towns in the department.

Commemorations held in towns across the Yvelines:

• Chatou 
  November 11 ceremony 
  The Municipal Council, the Society of Members of the Legion of Honour – Boucle de la Seine Committee, veterans’ associations and Souvenir Français invite the public to attend the ceremony on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, in tribute to those who fought and died in wars. 
  • 9:30 a.m.: Mass at Notre Dame Church 
  • 11 a.m.: Landes Cemetery 
  • 12 p.m.: Town Hall, wreath-laying
    
    
• Le Chesnay-Rocquencourt 
  Anniversary of the November 11, 1918 Armistice
  Wednesday, November 11, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the War Memorial
  
  
• Conflans-Sainte-Honorine 
  Commemoration of the November 11, 1918 Armistice
  The City of Conflans-Sainte-Honorine is holding a commemorative ceremony for the 108th anniversary of the November 11, 1918 Armistice, in tribute to all those who died for France. Meet on November 11, 2026, at 10:20 a.m. outside City Hall. Residents of Conflans are welcome to attend.
  Ceremony schedule: 
  • 10:20 a.m.: Gathering outside City Hall. 
  • 10:30 a.m.: Wreath-laying – City Hall lobby 
  • 11 a.m.: Wreath-laying at the War Memorial to the boatmen – Le Pointil 
  • 11:15 a.m.: Mayor’s address and wreath-laying at the War Memorial – Repos municipal cemetery. 
  • Followed by a reception – Wedding Hall
    
    
• Elancourt 
  November 11 Commemoration
  On Wednesday, November 11, 1918, residents of Élancourt are invited to commemorate the signing of the 1918 Armistice, which marked the end of the First World War.
  The meeting point is at 11 a.m. on the forecourt of the Ferme du Mousseau. All residents are invited to join the procession, which will head to Vallée Favière Cemetery. They will march alongside elected members of the Municipal Council, naval aviators from Flottille 21F, veterans’ associations and Mme VICAUD’s CM1-CM2 pupils (Gandouget School).
  The ceremony will then take place in front of the War Memorial, where tribute will be paid to all the soldiers who died for France.  
  
  
• Guyancourt 
  Commemorative ceremony marking the 108th anniversary of the November 11, 1918 Armistice 
  • 11 a.m.: Gathering on the forecourt of City Hall 
  • 11:10 a.m.: Ceremony at the War Memorial 
  • 12 p.m.: Invitation to a drinks reception in the council chamber
    
    
• Houilles 
  On Wednesday, November 11, 2026, the City of Houilles will commemorate the 108th anniversary of the 1918 Armistice and pay tribute to all those who gave their lives for France. After four years of war that profoundly affected France and Europe, November 11, 1918, marked a historic turning point. On that day, the signing of the Armistice brought an end to the fighting of the First World War. For millions of soldiers and families, the date symbolized the end of a devastating conflict, but also the hope of a return to peace. More than a century later, the memory of this war and of those who fell victim to it endures.
  Schedule: 
  • 10:30 a.m.: Gathering on the forecourt of City Hall. 
  • 10:45 a.m.: Procession sets off for the War Memorial. 
  • 11 a.m.: Commemorative ceremony begins at the War Memorial, with wreath-laying, the Last Post, a minute’s silence and the Marseillaise. 
  • From 11:25 a.m.: Addresses by pupils from local schools, readings and official messages.
    
    
• Maisons-Laffitte 
  1918 Victory
  Patriotic ceremony
  Wednesday, November 11, 2026, from 8:15 a.m.: Meet in the Town Hall courtyard. The Mayor, Arthur Dehaene, together with members of the Municipal Council and with the participation of patriotic associations, invites you to attend the ceremonies paying tribute to those who died for France.
  8:15 a.m. Gathering in the Town Hall courtyard – procession departs for the cemetery
  8:45 a.m. Wreath-laying at the “War Memorial” and the “Military Plot” in the cemetery
  9:15 a.m. Wreath-laying at the Victory Monument, “Place du 11 novembre 1918 - Souvenir Militaire,” at the park entrance.
  
  
• Mantes-la-Jolie and Mantes-la-Ville 
  Join the 1918 Armistice commemorations. Every November 11 is a moment of national unity and solidarity around those who give their lives for France and those who serve it with dedication and courage.
  Joint ceremony with the city of Mantes-la-Ville. 
  • 11 a.m.: Gathering at the War Memorial in Mantes-la-Ville Cemetery. 
  • 11:05 a.m.: Ceremony at the War Memorial in Mantes-la-Ville Cemetery. Wreaths and floral tributes will be laid 
  • 11:20 a.m.: Ceremony at the War Memorial at Mantes-la-Ville Town Hall. Wreaths and floral tributes will be laid 
    
    
• Montigny-le-Bretonneux 
  Commemoration of November 11, 1918 
  Meet at 10:15 a.m. at the Jacques Brel Hall for a procession led by the Bagad de Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, alongside young firefighters. The commemoration will be attended by the UNC (National Union of Combatants), the municipal government and members of the Municipal Youth Council (CMJ).
  A total of 183 pupils will take part alongside veterans. They will recite poems and sing on the occasion. A group of middle- and high-school pupils from Saint-François d’Assise will be joined by elementary pupils from Chénier, Les Prés, Marie Noël and Les Sources schools. The morning will conclude with the traditional reception in remembrance and fellowship at City Hall.
  
  
• Plaisir 
  Commemoration of the 1918 Armistice
  To uphold our duty of remembrance, you are invited to gather in remembrance of the November 11, 1918 Armistice. The Mayor and town councillors will join representatives of patriotic associations for the traditional commemoration.  
  • Mass at 9:15 a.m. at Saint-Pierre Church 
  • Meet at 10:15 a.m. at the cemetery, at 10:45 a.m. outside City Hall, then at 11 a.m. in front of the War Memorial
    
    
• Poissy 
  Commemoration of the November 11, 1918 Armistice
  Attend the commemoration of the November 11, 1918 Armistice on Wednesday, November 11. The morning’s program: 
  • 10 a.m.: Wreath-laying and address by Mayor Sandrine Berno Dos Santos at the War Memorial in Tournelle Cemetery. Procession to City Hall 
  • 11 a.m.: Address by Mayor Sandrine Berno Dos Santos outside City Hall.
    
    
• Rambouillet 
  1918 Armistice and the nation’s solemn tribute to all soldiers who died for France
  9 a.m. – Old Cemetery, rue G. Lenotre
  10 a.m. – War Memorial, place A. Thome et J. Thome-Patenôtre
  
  
• Sartrouville 
  Commemoration: 108th anniversary of the November 11, 1918 Armistice
  This Wednesday, November 11, the Mayor, the municipal government and Sartrouville veterans’ associations invite you to commemorate the 108th anniversary of the Armistice. Morning program: 
  • Gathering at the War Memorial at 10:45 a.m. (120 rue Voltaire) 
  • Ceremony begins at 11 a.m. 
  • A moment of reflection to honor the memory of those who died for France.
    
    
• Saint-Germain-en-Laye 
  November 11 Armistice
  Wednesday, November 11 – Day of tribute to all those who died for France 
  • 10 a.m.: Tribute to athletes who died for France, new cemetery of Saint-Germain-en-Laye 
  • 10:45 a.m.: Ceremony at the Fourqueux War Memorial 
  • 5 p.m.: Ceremony at the Saint-Germain-en-Laye War Memorial, Domaine national
    
    
• Trappes 
  The City of Trappes invites you to attend the commemorative ceremony for the November 11, 1918 Armistice on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. The ceremony pays tribute to the soldiers who died for France and to all those who fought for freedom.
  Ceremony schedule 
  • 10:30 a.m.: Gathering outside the train station
    Addresses and wreath-laying. At the end of the gathering: procession sets off from the station to the church 
  • 11 a.m.: Gathering outside the church
    Addresses and wreath-laying.
    The ceremony is open to everyone. Come along in large numbers to uphold our duty of remembrance and pay tribute to those who shaped our history.
    
    
• Vélizy-Villacoublay 
  France traditionally commemorates the signing of the November 11, 1918 Armistice, a landmark date in French history that officially marked the end of the Great War. On Wednesday, November 11, the City will pay tribute to all civilians and service members who died for France, with the participation of patriotic and veterans’ associations, members of the Municipal Youth Council and the National Police Band. 
  • 10:30 a.m.: Gathering on the forecourt of City Hall 
  • 10:45 a.m.: Wreath-laying at the monument on the City Hall forecourt 
  • 11 a.m.: Commemorative ceremony in front of the War Memorial in the cemetery

To learn more about the history of November 11, click here.

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