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Paris Attacks at 10: France Commemorates, Rethinks Terror Memorial

A scaled-back memorial plan signals how the violence still shapes national life.

Overview

  • France marks the tenth anniversary with ceremonies, exhibitions and film releases, honoring 130 people killed and more than 400 wounded in the 2015 attacks.
  • A national terrorism museum first announced for 2029 was canceled then revived at lower cost in a disused 13th‑arrondissement barracks, with officials now aiming for an opening by early 2030.
  • The long-term Programme 13‑Novembre followed about 1,000 people through interviews and repeated brain MRI scans, informing new public documentaries drawn from roughly 4,500 hours of recordings.
  • Former president François Hollande recalls declaring a state of emergency and closing borders that night, warning that the "slow poison" of terrorism has weakened social cohesion over the past decade.
  • Eyewitness accounts remain central to remembrance, including a reporter at the Stade de France who recalls the first blast during the 17th minute and the shock felt through his feet.