The city of Orleans goes all out with celebrations marking the 600th birthday of Joan of Arc, a national icon and symbol of French resistance through the ages at a time when French identity and France's role in the world are a focus in the presidential campaign.
Photo of the Day: Joan of Arc 600th birthday
The statue of Joan of Arc is seen before ceremonies marking the 600th anniversary of the birth of Joan of Arc, in Orleans, central France, Sunday April 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
