Céline Dion makes historic Paris comeback, six years after last tour

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Beloved French Canadian singer Céline Dion on Saturday returned to the stage after years battling a rare neurological disorder with a sell-out concert in an arena west of Paris.

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  • Reported by France 24 and published Sat, 12 Sep 2026 20:05:53 UTC.

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