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US WWI soldier found in France finally buried after 20 years of research

Forensic breakthroughs and dedicated research identified Charles McAllister, who disappeared in 1918

French military horses receive medals for outstanding work

This is the first time that horses have received the award

Armistice Day films, documentaries and remembrance events to watch on French television

Includes President Macron’s visit to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on November 11 as well as films and documentaries through the week

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What happens in France on November 11 bank holiday and are shops open?

It is the second public holiday of the month in France

How to buy a 2024 remembrance poppy in France

The Royal British Legion has several branches in the country. You can also buy a French bleuet

French towns remember WWI with Western Front hiking trail

Tourist board in northern France has become the first in the country to install signs for visitors following the front line

Surprise find for Australian who traced mystery WW1 photo to France

The grandfather of the woman who found it was deployed to the Somme with the Australian Imperial Force

New war monument in Paris honours animals that died in service

The project was inspired by similar artworks in London

PHOTOS: World War One frontline bunker for sale in the Somme

The partially-buried bunker saw action during numerous battles until the end of the war

What is the history behind Paris’ Tomb of the Unknown Soldier?

This year sees the 100th anniversary of the tomb’s eternal flame

Why the French wear cornflower pins to commemorate their WW1 soldiers

This Remembrance Day we look at the origins of the bleuet

Britons lay crosses at Commonwealth war graves in south-west France

They are aiming to put remembrance crosses on all graves across the region of Nouvelle-Aquitaine this year

Unknown US soldier from World War One buried in France, 105 years on

The body of the soldier was discovered in 2022. He received an American military burial

The female French spy who saved more than a thousand British soldiers

In WW1, Louise de Bettignies worked undercover for the British secret service. We look at her heroic life

Why chrysanthemums are the French ‘flower of the dead’

As the festival of Toussaint and honouring the dead approaches, the chrysanthemum flower spikes in popularity. But why is this flower the French symbol of the dead?

Police seek witnesses after WWI memorial gates stolen in north France

The heavy metal gates normally protect the entrance of the Indian memorial in Neuve-Chapelle, and police say someone must have seen the theft

France votes to rehabilitate memory of soldiers shot in World War One

More than 600 soldiers who were shot for desertion or self-harm will be remembered on war memorials after parliament voted to ‘close these memorial wounds’

What is the history behind Paris’s Tomb of the Unknown Soldier?

The coffin containing the body was chosen by a 21-year-old soldier who had served at Verdun

Did you know? First WW1 Tomb of the Unknown Soldier has French origins

After world war one, the first ever Tombs of the Unknown Soldier were created in both London and Paris, with the United States following shortly after

Rediscovered WW1 tunnel in France ‘still smells of gunpowder’

A 'secret' German map of the area was the only one to make reference of the Oise tunnel in northern France and its location is currently still being kept quiet to prevent vandalism

€180million facelift for WW1 bombarded French basilica

Notre-Dame de Brebières basilica in the Somme was hit by 2,000 bombs but its golden statue held true to 'prophecies' not to fall until the war ended

Burial location of French WW1 soldier may end army tradition

The only soldier identified among 14 World War One ‘poilus’ uncovered in the Ardennes might break longstanding tradition of being reburied in the national military cemetery

Property in France: Exploring Ardennes

In this month's Property Watch feature, we look at the property market in historic Ardennes, north east France

Grave of French WW1 soldier killed on Nov 11 has wrong date

Augustin Trébuchon's grave read November 10, but in fact he died just minutes before the bugles sounded on November 11, 1918

Disfigured French soldiers denied pensions set up Loto

France’s national lottery has a long history.

War artist gave new view of France's trench life

Phyllida Shaw is a researcher and a writer who has published an extraordinarily beautiful and sensitive book about life in the trenches during World War One based on the sketches of artist Morris Meredith Williams – who served as an officer in France from June 1916 to the end of the war – and letters home to his wife, Alice, who was also an artist.

French family tragedy revealed in hidden love letters

A chance find of a cache of 100-year-old letters during home renovations has revealed a World War One love story.

100 years later, war work goes on

The task of identifying World War One soldiers and giving their remains a dignified burial continues

Memorial for French soldiers killed overseas unveiled

Long-awaited monument finally installed in the 15th arrondissement of Paris

French local history – October 2019

The last earthly remains of villages that died for France - The Connexion recounts the history of nine Meuse villages that were destroyed in the First World War, but live on in French memory

Franco-British group’s century of care

A foundation that looks after 850 people with various disabilities is celebrating its centenary and its long history of Franco-British co-operation.

An emotional walk along France's World War One trenchlines

The intense journey was made more complicated by an incoming hip replacement, but was fuelled by a wish for peace

See 1918 peace treaty

The ceasefire treaty signed by the Allied and German leaders on November 11, 1918 is on display at the Château de Vincennes until January 22 as the centrepiece of an exhibition on the armistice.

Britain cannot comprehend French suffering in WW1

When travelling around France it is hard not to be struck by the quality of its memorials to the dead of the Great War. A hundred years on – and we mark the centenary of the Armistice on 11 November – these often elaborate sculptures still make an eloquent statement of the sheer grief a nation felt at its suffering in those four years.

Focus on human tragedy of war, not the grim statistics

Every single person who was militarily involved in World War I is now dead. That is some 65 million people, including 10 million who were killed at the time.

Special play marks war date in France

A theatre group from the Gers is commemorating the centenary of the end of the First World War with a unique, original play based on their families’ histories.

Order by post for the Poppy Appeal in France

Poppies for Remembrance are available in several regions and if there are none locally to you, you can order by post.

One death in millions unites villages across Channel

This year is the centenary of the end of WW1 and the sacrifice of one soldier just three weeks before the Armistice has created an unforeseen bond between Bray-sur-Somme in northern France and Old Coulsdon in south London. Connexion writer Sally Ann Voak, who lives in Old Coulsdon, explains

World war 1

US WWI soldier found in France finally buried after 20 years of research

French military horses receive medals for outstanding work

Armistice Day films, documentaries and remembrance events to watch on French television

What happens in France on November 11 bank holiday and are shops open?

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French towns remember WWI with Western Front hiking trail

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Britons lay crosses at Commonwealth war graves in south-west France

Unknown US soldier from World War One buried in France, 105 years on

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French unknown soldier at Arc de Triomphe was one of eight

Poppy Lady of France recognised with a new biography in English

Why chrysanthemums are the French ‘flower of the dead’

How to buy a Remembrance Day poppy in France – or a bleuet

British Legion in France widens remit as Poppy Appeal picks up pace

Armentières’ historic bridge and bawdy song make for inspiring visit

Did you know? A decoy Paris was planned in WW1 to trick German bombers

Retired French soldier hunts down war grave thieves and Nazi relics

Police seek witnesses after WWI memorial gates stolen in north France

France votes to rehabilitate memory of soldiers shot in World War One

What is the history behind Paris’s Tomb of the Unknown Soldier?

Did you know? First WW1 Tomb of the Unknown Soldier has French origins

Rediscovered WW1 tunnel in France ‘still smells of gunpowder’

€180million facelift for WW1 bombarded French basilica

Burial location of French WW1 soldier may end army tradition

Property in France: Exploring Ardennes

Grave of French WW1 soldier killed on Nov 11 has wrong date

Disfigured French soldiers denied pensions set up Loto

War artist gave new view of France's trench life

French family tragedy revealed in hidden love letters

100 years later, war work goes on

Memorial for French soldiers killed overseas unveiled

French local history – October 2019

Franco-British group’s century of care

An emotional walk along France's World War One trenchlines

See 1918 peace treaty

Britain cannot comprehend French suffering in WW1

Focus on human tragedy of war, not the grim statistics

Special play marks war date in France

Order by post for the Poppy Appeal in France

One death in millions unites villages across Channel

Macron should have honoured WW1 fallen at Amiens

Mata Hari: a life of light and shadow

Prince William to attend Battle of Amiens centenary

Man finds grave of soldier grandfather, 102 years on

Tour de France war ceremony to honour fallen cyclists

Bakery recreates WW1 bread

Dazzle ships that fooled German subs in WWI

Macron leads nation in Remembrance

Notre-Dame de Paris hosts huge historical light show

Australians upset at wind farm plan on WWI battlefield

English-speaking 'Welcomers' wanted in Arras