Bastille Day - Wikipedia
WEBFrench National Day is the anniversary of the Storming of the Bastille on 14 July 1789, [1][2] a major event of the French Revolution, [4] as well as the Fête de la Fédération that celebrated the unity of the French people on 14 July …
Bastille Day | Definition, History, Traditions, Celebrations, & Facts
WEBAug 20, 2024 · Bastille Day, national holiday in France and its overseas départements and territories, marking the anniversary of the fall on July 14, 1789, of the Bastille, in Paris. Originally built as a medieval fortress, the Bastille eventually came to be used as a …
Bastille Day: A brief history of France’s July 14 national holiday
WEBJul 13, 2023 · Bastille Day: A brief history of France’s July 14 national holiday. France celebrates its fête nationale every year with fireworks, concerts and an extravagant military parade down the Champs ...
How to Celebrate Bastille Day in Paris - July 14, 2024 - Paris …
WEBJul 14, 2024 · Celebrations for Bastille Day in Paris on July 14, 2024 include a huge military ceremony and parade, Eiffel Tower concert and fireworks, Firemen's Balls, specials cruises, and lots more events and activities. Find out more about Bastille Day celebrations in …
Bastille Day: Everything you need to know about 14 July as Paris ...
WEBJul 14, 2024 · Find out everything you need to know about France’s national day and what makes this year's celebrations so unique with the Olympic Games Paris 2024 around the corner. Why is 14 July called Bastille Day?
Celebrating Bastille Day in Paris: Our Full 2024 Guide
WEBJul 12, 2024 · Celebrated every July 14th with much pomp, circumstance, good cheer and fun, Bastille Day in Paris is an occasion marking France’s “Fête Nationale”, or National Celebration.
Bastille Day (14 July) - FRANCE.FR
WEBNov 6, 2023 · July 14th festivities in Paris. Parades on the Champs-Elysées, fireworks displays, firemen's balls, immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere that reigns in France every July 14th.
What you need to know about Bastille Day in France
WEBJul 14, 2024 · Bastille Day commemorates the 1790 “ Fête de la Fédération ”. This celebration occurred on the first anniversary of dismantling the Bastille fortress on 14 July 1789. The Storming of the Bastille was an essential symbol of a new era in the country. It preceded the First Republic.
The 14th of July : Bastille Day - France Diplomatie
WEBThe storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789 has been commemorated in France for more than a century. One of the revolutionary days in Paris and now a national holiday, the 14th of July ("Bastille Day") is celebrated with a mixture of solemn military parades and easygoing dancing and fireworks.
France National Day – 14th of July (2024 Update) - World In Paris
WEBJul 4, 2021 · In France, the National Day is called La Fête Nationale, Le 14 Juillet (14th of July), or le Pont du 14 Juillet, if it means a long weekend in France. For us, the 14th of July is not a big celebration like Christmas, Easter, or Independence Day in the US, but of course, it is a day off.
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