1925: Saint Joan of Arc

Yesterday there was a tribute paid in Paris to Saint Joan of Arc, whose name and historic exploits strongly encouraged the men who fought hard to defend the homeland during the recent Great War. The crowd threw itself into the streets and there were small altercations that by the action of the police did not go any further. A beautiful wreath of flowers was laid at the foot of the statue of the saint and then a brilliant military parade took pla…

Every year between April 29 and May 8, the city of Orléans commemorates its liberation by the army of Joan of Arc in 1429. Since 1946, a high school student has been chosen by a college composed of local civil, military and religious authorities to lend her traits to Jeanne during the celebrations.

Military parade, official speeches, memorial procession, May 8 is the highlight - and the near conclusion - of the Festivals of Jeanne d'Arc in Orléans. Thousands of people gathered in the streets, relive images this afternoon.