Tag Archives: Remembrance Day

Cornflowers and Poppies: Symbols of World War I

Posted on 10/11/2019 by nessafrance

Today is Remembrance Sunday, the closest Sunday to 11th November, the day the Armistice came into force in 1918. Tomorrow is a public holiday in France, and remembrance ceremonies will take place at war memorials throughout the country. Wearing a … Continue reading →

Posted in History, World War I & II | Tagged Armistice Day, Chemin des Dames, cornflower, le Bleuet de France, poppy, Remembrance Day, SW France, World War I, WWI symbols | 3 Comments

Remembrance Day 2: the Ceremony at Parisot

Posted on 17/11/2013 by nessafrance

I don’t know if this is unusual in France but Parisot celebrates Remembrance Day (11th November) on the Sunday following the actual date. The ceremony at the Monument des Morts takes place after Sunday mass. By virtue of belonging to … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Places, World War I & II | Tagged Choeur de Parisot, Commemorations du 11 novembre, La Marseillaise, Parisot, Parisot Choir, Remembrance Day | 2 Comments

Remembrance Day in France

Posted on 11/11/2013 by nessafrance

If you went to any French village today you will have seen the commemoration of Armistice Day. At 11 am on the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918, the guns finally fell silent and, after a brief eruption … Continue reading →