France commemorates the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War

08/05/2025 12:39 France 24

Paris is marking 80 years since the end of the Second World War with a celebration at the Arc de Triomphe. President Macron will speak, joined by some veterans, as the country observes this public holiday with remembrance and tribute. FRANCE 24's Claire Paccalin has all the details, and illustrates this celebration with excerpts from its reports.

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