On September 5, 2026, the Trocadéro esplanade will host a military ceremony followed by a sound and light show commemorating the Battle of the Chesapeake. The event is part of the celebrations marking the 400th anniversary of the French Navy.
The Battle of the Chesapeake, won by the French Navy against the British fleet in 1781, played a decisive role in the American Revolutionary War. To commemorate this historic episode, head to the Trocadéro esplanade on Saturday, September 5, from 9 p.m. The program includes a military ceremony followed by a sound and light show recounting this landmark battle. The sound and light show will begin at 9 p.m., after the military ceremony. Taking place throughout France in 2026, the French Navy's 400th-anniversary celebrations honor four centuries of maritime history, along with the values of courage, boldness, and commitment upheld by the Navy. ; Credits: Marine Nationale
Source: paris.fr — photo: Joséphine Brueder / Ville de Paris