On this day in honor of the 104th anniversary of the armistice of November 11, 1918, ceremonies are planned in the surrounding communities.
Villefranche-sur-Mer
For this solemn day, the town of Villefranche-sur-Mer is hosting a ceremony in tribute to the armistice.
Villefranche-sur-Mer Cemetery
- 9:30 AM – Gathering in front of the cemetery
- 9:45 AM – Gathering in front of the memorial monument and laying of the wreath. Formation of the procession departing towards the Esplanade de l’Octroi.
War Memorial at the Esplanade de l’Octroi
- 10:00 AM – Wreath laying and official speeches
- 10:15 AM – Coffee and pastries offered by the Town Hall
Biot
The town of Biot invites you to meet at 9:00 AM at the War Memorial, Saint-Sébastien Street. On the program:
- Gathering at the Chapel Square
- Consular march by the Harmony Orchestra of Biot
- Ceremony in front of the War Memorial
- Reading of the UFAC manifesto
- Reading of the message from the Secretary of State to the Minister of the Armed Forces
- The “Chant du Départ” by the Harmony Orchestra of Biot
- Speech by the Mayor
- Wreath laying
- Taps played by the Harmony Orchestra of Biot
- Moment of silence
- The Marseillaise
