Would you like to take part in the November 11, 2025 commemorations organized near you in Essonne? Here are the programs for the major cities in the 91 department for this national holiday.
On November 11, 1918, the belligerent nations of World War I signed the armistice: a ceasefire that led to the complete end of a devastating war in Europe. Since 1922, this day has been a public holiday, a national holiday commemorating the return of peace and the memory of the soldiers and victims of this war.
During this holiday, it is customary to hold a ceremony in towns and villages throughout France: each municipality pays tribute to veterans and those who were affected by the Great War. Speeches, wreath laying, songs: these solemn commemorations are open to all and are often held in cemeteries or in front of the municipality's war memorials.
In theEssonne department, several ceremonies are planned for November 11, 2025. The towns of the 91 department are taking part in this historic national holiday and inviting residents to join them throughout the day. Here is the program announced in the major towns of the Île-de-France department.
Commemorations planned in Essonne this year:
- Évry-Courcouronnes
- Ceremony commemorating the 107th anniversary of the 1918 Armistice
10:30 a.m.
Rue de la Pommeraie, 91080 Évry-Courcouronnes
To mark the 107th anniversary of the 1918 Armistice, the City is organizing a ceremony in tribute to the soldiers and victims of World War I on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, starting at 10:30 a.m. The ceremony will be attended by Stéphane Beaudet, Mayor of Évry-Courcouronnes and Deputy President of the Grand Paris Sud urban community, as well as the Évry-Courcouronnes City Council.
Meeting point:
10:30 a.m.: War Memorial, Rue de la Pommeraie
11:30 a.m.: War Memorial, Place d'Armes
- Commemoration ceremony for the 107th anniversary of the 1918 Armistice
6:00 p.m.
Rue des Mazières, 91000 Évry
To mark the 107th anniversary of the 1918 Armistice, the City is organizing a ceremony in tribute to the soldiers and victims of World War I on Tuesday, November 11, at 6:00 p.m. The ceremony will be attended by François Durovray, President of the Essonne Department, Fabienne Balussou, Prefect of Essonne, and Stéphane Beaudet, Mayor of Évry-Courcouronnes and Deputy President of the Grand Paris Sud urban community.
After the ceremony, a cocktail reception will be held in the lounge of the prefectural residence.
- Athis-Mons
Commemorative ceremony for the 107th anniversary of the Armistice of November 11, 1918
The City invites you to participate in the commemorative ceremony for the 107th anniversary of the Armistice of November 11, 1918. The gathering will take place at 11:00 a.m. at Place du Général de Gaulle. This day is dedicated to the country's gratitude to all those who died for France, and will also pay tribute to our allies, notably Irish soldier Stephen Kennedy. The ceremony will take place in several stages, including wreath laying, speeches, and participation by children from the CME.
11:00 a.m.: Gathering at Place du Général de Gaulle.
11:20 a.m.: Departure in procession to the cemetery.
11:35 a.m.: Cemetery (military section, remembrance of Private Kennedy, speech by the Irish Embassy, wreath laying).
- Brunoy
Commemoration
November 11, 2025, starting at 10:40 a.m.
To ensure that the signing of the armistice that marked the end of the fighting in World War I is never forgotten, the city is organizing a large commemorative ceremony on Tuesday, November 11, starting at 10:40 a.m. The meeting point is in front of the train station to take part in the parade, which will leave at 10:55 a.m. for the war memorial.
The ringing of the tocsin at 11 a.m. will mark the start of the ceremony, which will be followed by a reception in the town hall.
Rue Philisbourg, Brunoy, France
- Corbeil-Essonnes
107th anniversary of the Armistice of November 11, 1918
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Meet at 11 a.m. in front of City Hall. A procession will form to go to the war memorial (Allées Aristide-Briand).
- Gif-sur-Yvette
Tuesday, November 11, will be the ceremony for the 107th anniversary of the Armistice of November 11, 1918.
11 a.m.: Military section (Rougemonts Cemetery - South).
11:45 a.m.: Ceremony at the war memorial.
- Ris-Orangis
Commemoration of November 11, commemorative ceremony for the 1918 Armistice.
10 a.m.: Memorial Mass at Notre-Dame Church
11 a.m.: Gathering in front of the war memorial on Place Gabriel-Péri
An official ceremony, with speeches by François Tari, on behalf of the National Union of Combatants, and Stéphane Raffalli, Mayor of Ris-Orangis and Departmental Councilor for Essonne.
The ceremony will be followed by a reception.
- Saint-Michel-sur-Orge
Commemoration of the 1918 Armistice
November 11, 2025
Gathering in front of City Hall
10:30 a.m.: Meet in front of City Hall
11 a.m.: Ceremony at the cemetery
12 p.m.: Laying of flowers on the graves of World War I soldiers
- Savigny-sur-Orge
Commemoration of the Armistice of November 11, 1918
Alexis TEILLET, Mayor of Savigny-sur-Orge, and Daniel GUETTO, Deputy Mayor in charge of individual urban planning, heritage, and remembrance, invite you to the ceremony on Tuesday, November 11, to commemorate the Armistice of November 11, 1918.
11:00 a.m.: La Martinière Cemetery
11:40 a.m.: Gathering in the courtyard of honor (procession to Place du 8 Mai)
12:00 p.m.: Ceremony at Place du 8 Mai
- Les Ulis
107th anniversary of the 1918 armistice
Commemoration
Tuesday, November 11, 2025 - 11:00 a.m.
The city celebrates the armistice of November 11, 1918, which ended the fighting in World War I.
Meet at 11 a.m. in front of the Pierre de la Liberté.
In the presence of the École de Musique des Ulis, the Municipal Children's Council, and the Municipal Youth Council. The ceremony will be followed by a reception in the Municipal Council chamber.
- Yerres
November 11 commemoration
Town Hall, cemetery, and war memorial
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
9:45 a.m.: Departure of buses from the Town Hall
10 a.m.: Ceremony at the cemetery
10:30 a.m.: Ceremony at the war memorial
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