Fidel around the World
France, 1996
Objectives
President Francois Mitterrand’s funeral
Visit Details
Paris
January 11 • Arrival at the international airport of Orly.
• Fidel attended the funeral of the late President of France Francois Mitterrand at the Notre Dam Cathedral.
• Lunch hosted by Jacques Chirac, President of France, at the Palais de l'Élysée.
• Visit to Danielle Mitterand at her residence.
January 12
• Press interview granted upon his departure from France at the airport’s Honorary Pavilion.