Jessie The Jeep Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Lynne, myself and a couple of friends went to Paris for a long weekend to do some research at the 'Musee de L'air et de L'espace' at Le Bourget. While in Paris, it gave us the chance to do some sight seeing, and to be at the 'Arc de Triomphe' for 11am on Remembrance Sunday to see the tomb of the unknown soldier. There didn't seem to be any ceremony that day, although there were plenty of wreaths there. Perhaps the French only mark the 11th of November? Here's a few photos. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodge Deep Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 nice pics, cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snapper Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Correct. Remembrance Sunday is a British thing dreamt up in 1946 by the Attlee regime. They wanted to "move on" and free up the working week to forge the new post-war dream. Funny how we are slowly moving "back" a little. Nice pix Steve (as ever). Hope you and Lynne had a great time. MB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
private mw Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 nice place paris me and my good wife got engaged there , will return one day ............:coffee: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 I understand that the 11th is a public holiday in France. Talking to a lorry driver friend yesterday, he was going over there and said that he would not be able to drive today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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