Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Paris
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Paris, War memorial under Arc de Triomphe, Paris, France.
The granite slab tomb contains an unidentified French soldier from World War I and features a bronze shield with a sword in flames.
The remains were selected from eight identical coffins containing unidentified soldiers from different battlefields and interred on January 28, 1921.
The eternal flame at the memorial represents the enduring remembrance of all French military personnel who lost their lives defending their nation.
Veterans and officials conduct a daily ceremony at 6:30 PM to rekindle the eternal flame, while visitors can observe the ritual from designated areas.
In 1919, Charles Godefroy flew his biplane through the Arc de Triomphe in protest of airmen being required to march during the Victory Parade.
Location: 8th arrondissement of Paris
Inception: November 11, 1920
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Part of: Arc de Triomphe
GPS coordinates: 48.87375,2.29513
Latest update: September 19, 2025 09:52
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