Tribute to Mário Soares in Paris

On 31 January 2026, the city of Paris will pay tribute to Mário Soares, on the initiative of the Mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, and following a decision approved by the Municipal Council.

The tribute highlights Mário Soares’ historical connection to the French capital, where he lived in exile during the final years of the dictatorship in Portugal, and will take place through two symbolic moments on the same day:

1. Inauguration of the “Mário Soares Garden”, in the 20th arrondissement, at 50 rue Pixérécourt

The green space located at 50 rue Pixérécourt, inaugurated in 1984 and covering approximately 1,500 m², will be renamed Mário Soares Garden.

2. Unveiling of a commemorative plaque at 17 boulevard Garibaldi, 15th arrondissement

A plaque will also be unveiled on the building where Mário Soares lived between 1970 and 1974 during his exile in Paris.