The Elysee Palace will be opened for public mourning from Thursday evening until Sunday. Paris' iconic Eiffel Tower went dark to pay tribute to late former French president Jacques Chirac, who died on Thursday at the age 86. Chirac led France from 1995 to 2007. He also served as the mayor of Paris from 1977 to 1995. (Photos: VCG)

The French Tricolor was flown at half mast at the Elysee Palace to pay homage to late former French president Jacques Chirac.

The Elysee Palace will be opened for public mourning from Thursday evening until Sunday.