Introduction to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier: In November 1920, a Tomb of the Unknown Soldier was built under the Arc de Triomphe. An unknown soldier who died in World War I was buried inside. He represents the 150 people who died in the war. Thousands of French officers and soldiers. On major holidays such as Armistice Day, the French president lays flowers and pays silent tribute to the fallen French martyrs here.
The French National Day military parade on July 14th every year starts here.