Commemoration - activities

The full program of commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the Liberation of Paris this week

To celebrate the Liberation of Paris in August 1944, the capital has prepared a week of intense commemorations, from August 19 to 25, 2024, to celebrate the 80th anniversary in style!

St. Bartholomew’s Day Massacre: a memorial erected rue de l’Amiral-de-Coligny

This Friday September 16, 2022, for the 450th anniversary of the St. Bartholomew’s Day Massacre, Anne Hidalgo inaugurated a memorial garden commemorating this tragic event that caused over 10,000 deaths.

The Paris Commune: A look back at the history of the Paris uprising

For 72 days, from March 18 to May 28, 1871, Parisians rebelled against the government and took unprecedented social and solidarity measures. This was the Paris Commune. A look back at the history of this major Parisian uprising.

80th anniversary of the Appeal of June 18: Emmanuel Macron in Paris and London for commemorations

On June 18, 2020, Emmanuel Macron commemorates the 80th anniversary of the Appel of June 18 by the General Charles de Gaulle. The French President is said to go to the Invalides, before heading to the memorial of the Mont Valérien, and then London for a diplomatic visit.

Dame de Coeur the show at Notre-Dame de Paris returns! Reservations opening

Notre Dame de Coeur, the wonderful event show that amazed thousands of people in Paris is back from October 18 to 25, 2018. Sad because you missed the first edition? About 160,000 people for 16 sessions are planned, book now!