Bastille Day

Celebrated nationally on 14 July, 14 July is the most important and most famous festival withinside the French calendar. It commemorates the day that Parisian commoners and peasants stormed the fort and jail of Bastille. This provoked occasions that might cease the monarchy and usher withinside the age of liberty, fraternity, and equality. Celebrations are held throughout France, which include large-scale public occasions and parties.

The first-rate region to be, however, is in Paris. Here, celebrations begin at the night time of thirteen July while many hearthplace stations throw all-night time parties. On 14 July itself, a massive parade and diverse unfastened concert events take place across the city. Come nightfall, a number of the first-rate fireworks you may ever see mild up the sky over the Eiffel Tower. For the first-rate ecosystem and look at the display, cross early to the Trocadéro gardens, the Parc de Belleville, or the Champ de Mars. For a bird’s eye view, the Sacré Cœur or Montparnasse Tower are unbeatable.

Time: on 14 July

Location: all over France