Arnold Schwarzenegger Honored by French President for His Environmental Work

Arnold Schwarzenegger is honored with one France’s highest awards for his environmental work!

The 69-year-old former governor of California was recognized by French President François Hollande with the Legion d’Honneur on Friday (April 28) at the Élysée Palace in Paris, France.

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The Legion d’Honneur is awarded to military and civilian personnel for distinguished service to France, but is not exclusively awarded to French citizens.

“Thank you, President @fhollande, for making me a Commander of the order of the Legion of Honor for my environmental work,” Arnold wrote on Twitter.