French National Day

                       14th of July: Bastille Day

The French National Day is the anniversary of Storming of the Bastille on 14 July 1789, a turning point of the French Revolution, as well as the Fête de la Fédération which celebrated the unity of the French people on 14 July 1790. 

Celebrations are held throughout France, one that has been reported as "the oldest and largest military in Europe is held on 14 July in the Paris in front of the President of the Republic, along with other French officials and foreign guests.

14th July has become the major public holiday, most important bank holiday in France, traditionally considered as the symbol of French revolution.

The French Bastille Day is definitely a joyous national day that causes popular celebrations in the streets as well as political events. It is widely known as Le 14 Juillet and the best way to experience this holiday is go to Paris, more precisely on the Champs Elysees

On 14th July , patriotic feelings break out throughout the country.

French people wear blue, white and red, " tricolore " clothes or make-up and sing the typical Marseillaise (the French anthem) after one - or more! - glasses of Champagne!

There are no official Bastille Day meals, but there’s really no better way to honor France than by indulging in French food: A breakfast of pastries, crepes, brioche, and croissants would be fitting, followed by a quiche for lunch, pâté, and onion soup. There’s no better day to indulge in rich cheese, flakey bread, savory tarts, and red wine at dinner. There’s no right way to eat food on Bastille Day, as long as you’re eating delicious, well made food – lots of it – and enjoying yourself.