Many were taken aback by the show of solidarity.
Two hours before the march… For once, French people are on time #MarcheRepublicaine #JeSuisCharlie pic.twitter.com/RljdmTHLoR @MYTF1News
I have never seen this. Never #MarcheRepublicaine #UnityRally pic.twitter.com/0KhpmATsbn
This is my France #FranceUnited #MarcheRepublicaine pic.twitter.com/bBt3qfvE6h
#JeSuisCharlie ready to make a stand: Long Live Unconditional Freedom of Expression and Speech, No to Political Islam pic.twitter.com/kr1Eamfu4j
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A photo posted by Caroline Lévy (@carreaulevy) on Jan 11, 2015 at 6:19am PST
#Metz, le soleil, la foule (2). #JeSuisCharlie #MarcheRépublicaine
A photo posted by Nicolas Tochet (@nicolastochet) on Jan 11, 2015 at 6:19am PST
The Paris rally seemed peaceful and orderly – a stark contrast to the horrific events of last week, sending out a strong yet dignified message on the world’s stance against terror.
