But right-wing critics have spoken out against the 'woke' designs for omitting a cross from the Domes des Invalides. It comes amid anger over the government's potential plans to build what has ...

The Russian president headed to the church where other global leaders ... On Sunday, France held a public tribute at the Invalides monument in Paris for the former president.

Conservatives have criticised the lack of the French tricolour, and a cross missing from the Hôtel des Invalides landmark. Artist Ugo Gattoni said he wanted to create a "festive universe".