The Val-d’Oise commemorates the November 11, 1918 armistice this Wednesday: discover the ceremonies taking place in the major towns across the 95 department.
After four years of conflict and immeasurable losses, the guns finally fell silent, and peace was within reach: on November 11, 1918, the belligerent countries of World War I signed the armistice, the first step toward the total end of this terrible war.
Today, November 11 is a public holiday, a national holiday that commemorates the end of the war and pays tribute to the soldiers and civilians who were victims of this unprecedented conflict. Throughout the day on November 11, many towns and cities celebrate the memory of those who died for France with ceremonies and memorial events that are open to all.
The towns and villages of Val d'Oise are no exception. Several municipalities in the Île-de-France department are holding a special commemoration this Wednesday, November 11, 2026. If you would like to take part in this act of remembrance, find out what’s happening near you. This list is not exhaustive: check your town hall’s website for more information.
November 11 commemorations to attend in Val-d'Oise:
- Bezons
Commemoration – End of the First World War, 11 November 1918
The gathering to commemorate the 1918 Armistice marking the end of the First World War will take place on Wednesday, 11 November 2026, at 10:30 a.m., in front of City Hall
- Cergy
To mark the 108th anniversary of the Armistice of 11 November 1918, join us at 9:15 a.m. at Place de la Libération to honour the memory of those who gave their lives for France.
Programme:
- 9:30 a.m. – Place de la République
Readings by pupils from Bontemps School and the youth council
Laying of wreaths
Formation of the procession to the cemetery
- 10:30 a.m. – Cemetery
Readings by pupils from Bontemps School and the youth council
Address by Jean-Paul Jeandon, Mayor of Cergy and President of the Cergy-Pontoise Urban Community
Address by Geneviève Caron, President of the Cergy branch of the National Union of Veterans
Reading by Félix MEYSEN, Deputy Secretary-General and Sub-Prefect of Val-d’Oise, of the message from Alice Rufo, Minister Delegate to the Minister for the Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs
Laying of wreaths
Roll call of the fallen
A minute’s silence and the singing of La Marseillaise
- 11:15 a.m. – Place de la Libération
Thanks to the flag bearers
End of the ceremony
- 11:30 a.m. – Village Town Hall
Reception
- Eaubonne
Commemoration of the 1918 Armistice
11 November 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- 10:30 a.m.: Ermont-Eaubonne station concourse
- 11:15 a.m.: Hôtel de Mézières
- 11:40 a.m.: War Memorial
- 12:30 p.m.: Orangerie Hall – Musical performance by La Lyre amicale d’Eaubonne
- Ermont
11 November commemoration
Programme:
- 10:30 a.m.: Gathering at the Railway Workers’ War Memorial in the concourse of Ermont-Eaubonne station, followed by the laying of wreaths.
- 11 a.m.: Gathering in front of Ermont town hall. Procession departs for the War Memorial in Square du Souvenir Français.
- 11:15 a.m.: Opening of the ceremony. Reading of declarations and laying of wreaths. The French cornflower will be sold by veterans’ associations outside Saint-Flaive Church (proceeds will go to the Bleuet de France endowment fund).
Religious services:
- Saturday 8 November at 12 p.m. at the Community Centre – 2 rue Jules Verne (Saint-Leu-la-Forêt)
- Wednesday 11 November at 9 a.m. at Saint-Flaive Church – rue de l’Église
- Franconville
Commemoration of 11 November 1918
The public is invited to attend the commemoration of the 108th anniversary of the 11 November 1918 Armistice. Programme:
- 9 a.m. – Place de Verdun. Wreath-laying by delegations
- 9:30 a.m. – Mass at Sainte-Madeleine Church
- 11 a.m. – Gathering, then procession departs from the forecourt of City Hall for the old cemetery.
- 11:30 a.m. – Old cemetery, 1914–18 Memorial, then return to the forecourt of City Hall
- Herblay-sur-Seine
On 11 November 1918, after four years of a deadly conflict, the Armistice brought an end to the fighting of the First World War. 108 years later, Herblay-sur-Seine is gathering to pay tribute to those who fought and gave their lives for France. The town invites you to take part in this commemorative ceremony, a moment of reflection, remembrance and shared memory, so that the sacrifices made in the name of our freedom are never forgotten. Programme:
- 11:30 a.m. – Parade setting off from the Town Hall park
- 12 p.m. – Official ceremony at the War Memorial to the Dead for France, municipal cemetery (rue de Chennevières)
- Montmorency
Commemoration of the 108th anniversary of the Armistice
- 9:30 a.m.: Mass at Saint-François Church (avenue des Tilleuls)
- 10:45 a.m.: Gathering in front of the War Memorial (place de Lattre de Tassigny)
- 11 a.m.: Tribute to the fallen (First World War)
- Saint-Ouen l'Aumône
11 November ceremony
- 10 a.m.: Gathering on the forecourt of City Hall, then the parade sets off, accompanied by the Espérance de Pierrelaye music ensemble
- 10:30 a.m.: Commemorative ceremony at the cemetery, with wreath-laying in the presence of civil and military authorities and veterans’ associations
- 11 a.m.: Reception at City Hall
- Sarcelles
Ceremony – Commemoration of the 11 November 1918 Armistice
- 8:30 a.m.: Saint-Pierre–Saint-Paul Church (Mass organised by the Sarcelles Association of Former Sailors)
- 9:45 a.m.: Moment of reflection at the City Hall memorial stele
- 10 a.m.: Ceremony at the War Memorial, cemetery
- 10:30 a.m.: Ceremony at the War Memorial, Place de Verdun
- 2 p.m.: Memorial stele honouring African soldiers, Garges–Sarcelles station forecourt
- Villiers-le-Bel
Every year, the town of Villiers-le-Bel pays tribute to those who died for France. To mark the 108th anniversary of the 11 November 1918 Armistice, which brought the First World War to an end, residents of Villiers-le-Bel are invited to take part in the commemorative ceremonies organised by the town.
For the occasion, Djida Techtach, Mayor of Villiers-le-Bel, and the municipal council invite residents to gather on Wednesday, 11 November at 11 a.m. in front of the War Memorial on Place Victor-Hugo for a moment of reflection, followed by a wreath-laying.
The ceremony will be followed by a reception at Espace Marcel-Pagnol, rue Gounod.
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