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VIDEO: Watch France's spectacular Bastille Day fireworks

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 11:39:05 +0200

France celebrated its fête nationale with the usual spectaclar fireworks display over the Eiffel Tower - but due to health restrictions there were no crowds this year.

Paris Metro stations to close during Bastille Day fireworks

Mon, 13 Jul 2020 18:06:05 +0200

Paris transport authorities have released a list of closures during the July 14th fireworks display.

IN PICTURES: Paris wows the world with Bastille Day parade

Sun, 14 Jul 2019 16:39:13 +0200

Few military pageants worldwide rival France's Bastille Day parade. Here are 22 pictures of this year's show.

French inventor soars on flyboard above Bastille Day parade

Sun, 14 Jul 2019 15:39:49 +0200

A French inventor and entrepreneur on Sunday soared above the Champs-Elysées on a turbine engine-powered flyboard in front of President Emmanuel Macron and other EU leaders.

Macron showcases Europe military prowess at Paris parade

Sun, 14 Jul 2019 15:31:38 +0200

French President Emmanuel Macron will on Sunday put European military cooperation at the heart of the Bastille Day parade at a time of growing tensions with the United States.

Italian far-right leader protests Paris' 'intolerable' Sea Watch medals

Sun, 14 Jul 2019 09:20:32 +0200

The head of a small far-right party in Italy spurned a Bastille Day party in Rome on Saturday in anger at Paris awarding medals to the German captains of a migrant rescue ship.

Revealed: What the future Place de la Bastille will look like

Mon, 20 Nov 2017 11:40:23 +0100

Plans have been unveiled for how the iconic Place de la Bastille in Paris will look after a major makeover.

Hollande invokes unity at ceremony for Nice attack

Sat, 15 Oct 2016 10:25:18 +0200

President Francois Hollande invoked the spirit of national unity on Saturday as he led tributes to 86 people killed in a jihadist truck attack in Nice on Bastille Day.

Boris Johnson cheered and booed at French Bastille party

Fri, 15 Jul 2016 10:47:41 +0200

Boris Johnson was cheered and booed at the French ambassador's Bastille Day party in London on Thursday, his first engagement as Britain's surprise new foreign secretary.

IN PICTURES: France's Bastille Day military parade

Thu, 14 Jul 2016 15:44:41 +0200

Each year, the military parade down the Champs-Elysee is the highlight of France's July 14th celebrations. In case you missed it, here's what it looked like this year.

Famous Paris monument to reopen to public after 30 years

Mon, 14 Mar 2016 11:28:48 +0100

The historic monument in the middle of the Bastille roundabout has remained closed off for 30 years - but it will soon reopen.

How to make the most of Bastille Day in France

Mon, 13 Jul 2015 18:49:17 +0200

Whether you’re looking to watch a spectacular fireworks show, twirl around in the arms of a fireman, or admire French soldiers strut their stuff in the annual parade, there is plenty to do as France celebrates its national day on Tuesday.

Joly wants to end Bastille Day military parade

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 13:43:00 +0200

Green presidential candidate Eva Joly said she would like to replace the traditional military parade held every July 14 in Paris with a “citizens’ parade.” Her remarks unleashed a storm of criticism, especially on the right.

France primed for Bastille Day celebrations

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 16:17:00 +0200

Celebrations of France’s national day kicked off on Thursday with a military parade down the Champs-Elysées in Paris. All around the country, concerts, marches, fireworks and other events are marking the storming of the Bastille prison that set off the French Revolution.