In the coastal town of Le Lavandou in the Var department, the couple was killed when their vehicle was swept away by floodwaters. Authorities reported that the woman’s body remained trapped in the wreckage of the submerged car, while an investigation into the cause of death has been launched

Originally planned to include an outdoor speech by French President Emmanuel Macron in front of the cathedral, the ceremony will now take place entirely inside the landmark. The announcement was made by both the Elysée Palace and the Paris diocese in a joint statement