Hundreds of people have lined up in front of the Invalides monument in Paris to pay public tribute to former French President Jacques Chirac, who died Thursday at 86.
Chirac was lying in state Sunday afternoon inside the Invalides monument in Paris, where France honors its heroes, after he died Thursday.
A booklet prepared by Chirac's family was handed to those who came to the Invalides. Titled"Chirac in his own words", it includes some quotes evoking key moments of Chirac's presidency, like when he defiantly opposed the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003, saying:"War is always the worst of all solutions."Remy Clovel came from Paris' western suburb of Saint-Germain-en-Laye to pay his respects.
Nicole Pats from Boulogne-Billancourt, west of Paris, has recalled Chirac as"a simple man." ''He watched you, smiled at you and he loved you. We had the impression to his family," she said.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Watch 'French Spiderman' scale high-rise in Frankfurt, GermanyIt took him only 20 minutes to push and pull his way to the rooftop of the building that is 502 feet high. Police met him upon his descent.
Read more »
Barbie, the astronaut: French toymakers sign up to fight stereotypes'A little girl may not wish to be a princess. She might want to be a knight … and go to combat rather than being confined to a castle hosting her friends for tea.' 👩🚀👩🔬👷♀️ Via guardian
Read more »
The Early 2000s French Manicure Is BackGigi Hadid and Ariana Grande are also fans.
Read more »
French airline Aigle Azur to cease activities after court rejects rescue bidsFrench budget airline Aigle Azur will cease all activities on Friday at midnight...
Read more »