Bastille Day - Wikipedia
WEBLive: Cérémonie du 14 juillet 2023 (14 July 2023), by Élysée Palace (in French) In 1789, tensions rose in France between reformist and conservative factions as the country struggled to resolve an economic crisis.
What is Bastille Day and why is it celebrated? - The Conversation
WEBJul 12, 2021 · French people travelling to or living in English-speaking countries are sometimes surprised when asked about their plans for “Bastille Day”: they refer to the day as Quatorze Juillet (14...
Bastille Day, 14 July - Élysée
WEBThe Bastille has captured the public imagination, who have made it a formidable symbol of royal absolutism and arbitrary judicial power, full of the cries of the countless prisoners languishing in the shadows of impenetrable walls, with no hope of freedom.
How to Celebrate Bastille Day in Paris - July 14, 2024 - Paris …
WEBJul 14, 2024 · If you are lucky enough to spend Bastille Day - known in France as La Fête Nationale (French National Day) or Le Quatorze Juillet (July 14th) - in Paris, you'll get to experience the biggest summer celebration in the city. And as a bonus, the Bastille Day celebrations are extra-special this year.
Bastille Day: A brief history of France’s July 14 national holiday
WEBJul 13, 2023 · “Bastille Day” is known in France simply as “le Quatorze Juillet”, a reference to the date on which it is held. July 14 became an official national holiday in 1880 to commemorate key ...
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 …
14th of July (Bastille Day) | Chemins de mémoire
WEBIn France, the 14th of July – le quatorze juillet, or Bastille Day as it is known in the English-speaking world – commemorates the nation’s shift from a monarchy to a republic and symbolises the fraternal union of every region of France and all French citizens with liberty and equality.
The 14th of July : Bastille Day
WEBOne 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.
What is France's Bastille Day and why is it celebrated?
WEBJul 14, 2021 · French people travelling to or living in English-speaking countries are sometimes surprised when asked about their plans for "Bastille Day": they refer to the day as Quatorze Juillet (14 July).
Facts About the Bastille Day Holiday in France - ThoughtCo
WEBJun 24, 2018 · Bastille Day, the French national holiday, commemorates the storming of the Bastille, which took place on July 14, 1789 and marked the beginning of the French Revolution. The Bastille was a prison and a symbol of the absolute and arbitrary power of Louis the 16th 's Ancient Regime.
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