What is Bastille Day?

Bastille Day is the French National Holiday. It commemorates the Storming of the Bastille of July 14th, 1789.

Bastille Day 2011 in Paris
The military parade will pass down the famous Champs Elysées Avenue on July 14th 2011 from 10am to 12am.
Bastille Day Fireworks will illuminate the Eiffel tower, starting at 10.45pm on July 14th 2011.

Watch the 2011 Eiffel Tower Fireworks online
Please visit 14juillet.paris.fr/. The show will start at 10.45pm on July 14th (Paris Time).

In the meantime, discover the history, main characters and symbols of the French Revolution (1789).



French Revolution Chronology

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