French Armistice Day, known as "Jour d'armistice," is a public holiday observed on November 11 in France and other Allied nations, commemorating the signing of the armistice that ended World War I. The day is marked by a one-minute silence at 11 A.M. to honor the fallen soldiers, followed by military parades across the country. The French president traditionally lays a wreath at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, accompanied by a grand parade that attracts numerous heads of state and government. Citizens often dress in black to participate in the solemn ceremonies, reflecting the day's dual nature of remembrance and celebration of peace. The significance of the date is underscored by the saying about "the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month."