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Bataclan Massacre Victims Honored as France Marks 10th Anniversary
13 Nov
Summary
- Eiffel Tower lit up in French flag colors to mark 10th anniversary
- Survivors still traumatized by 2015 attacks that killed 130 people
- Memorial events held at sites of the attacks, including the Bataclan
On November 13, 2025, France commemorates the 10th anniversary of the devastating 2015 Paris attacks, which saw Islamic State gunmen and suicide bombers kill 130 people in a series of coordinated strikes across the city. The attacks, the deadliest on French soil since World War II, left a deep scar on the national psyche and prompted sweeping security measures that are now embedded in law.
The memorial events began at the Stade de France, where the attacks first unfolded, and moved on to the cafes, restaurants, and the Bataclan concert hall that were targeted. Survivors, officials, and relatives of the victims gathered to pay tribute to those killed and wounded.
Sebastian Lascoux, who was inside the Bataclan when the attack occurred, still suffers from post-traumatic stress and cannot be in crowded or enclosed spaces. "What made the November 13 attacks unique was that everyone was a potential victim," said historian Denis Peschanski.
While the threat of such coordinated attacks has diminished, the online propaganda of militant groups like Islamic State continues to radicalize some young people. The commemorations serve as a solemn reminder of the trauma and resilience of the French people in the face of such senseless violence.
