Fête nationale - activities

Blood donation: the annual blood drive in support of the armed forces takes place at Les Invalides on July 14

For the 10th year, the Centre de Transfusion Sanguine des Armées is organizing its blood drive. Join us on July 14, 2023 at the Hôtel des Invalides for a good deed.

July 14th fireworks and ball in Garges-lès-Gonesse (95) - The program

For the July 14th festivities, the town of Garges-lès-Gonesse awaits you for an unforgettable Fête nationale on Wednesday, July 13, 2023. On the program: the traditional fireworks display, of course, but also workshops for young and old, and a popular ball.

July 14, 2023: fireworks and popular ball on July 13 at Le Perreux-sur-Marne (94)

Le Perreux-sur-Marne is the place to party! This Thursday, July 13, 2023, celebrate the French national holiday with a grand ball and fireworks display open to all.

July 14th national holiday in Clichy-sous-Bois (93): picnic and fireworks at Clichy Plage

A citizens' picnic and fireworks: these are the festivities on the program for this Friday, July 14, 2023 in Clichy-sous-Bois on the occasion of the Fête nationale.

Bastille Day on July 14th in Les Mureaux (78): fireworks on the Seine and popular ball

For Fête Nationale 2023, the town of Les Mureaux is organizing its traditional fireworks display, to be held on the banks of the Seine on July 13. A popular ball is also expected to keep young and old alike dancing!

July 14th Bastille Day in Houilles (78): dance concert and fireworks display

A great program for the Fête Nationale! The town of Houilles invites you to take part in a wide range of events and admire its fireworks display on July 13, 2023. Join us at 5pm in Parc Charles-de-Gaulle to discover the festivities!

July 14: beware, fireworks can be dangerous for your pets!

If you have a dog, don't take it with you to the July 14th fireworks display! Fear of the noise can frighten animals into fleeing or even killing them.

July 14th in Sceaux (92): a grand ball for the Fête Nationale (French national holiday)

For the Fête Nationale, head to the Jardin de la Ménagerie, in Sceaux, for a big, popular, festive ball right next to the city park, on July 13, 2023. From 8 p.m. to midnight, enjoy the party with family and friends!

Bastille Day 2022: party with Yuksek and Boston Bun on the top of La Défense Grande Arche

This Thursday July 14, 2022, meet on the Grande Arche rooftop to fully live Bastille Day! The Mano Sunrise expects you from 6:30 p.m., 110 meters above the ground to enjoy great views on the Eiffel Tower and its firework show, all this whilst attending DJ sets by Yuksek, Boston Bun and Victor Flash.

Coronavirus: health pass extended, what has changed since July 21, 2021?

As the coronavirus epidemic is surging again in France, the government has decided to extend the health pass to other places open to the public. This extension is to process progressively in three steps. Here is what has changed since July 21, 2021.

Fake health pass or vaccine certificate: what are the risks and penalties in case of a fraud?

As the health pass is extended to many public places and Covid screen tests are to be charged soon, some are going on a quest for fake vaccine certificates or negative PCR tests to get a fraudulent health pass. What are the risks and penalties fraudsters are exposing themselves to?

Bastille Day, July 14, 2021's military parade: compulsory health pass and mask

Bastille Day aka France’s National Day on July 14 is traditionally celebrated with a military parade on the Champs-Elysées. With the Covid-19 declining everywhere in France, the parade will be back this Wednesday July 14, 2021 on the world's most beautiful avenue. And there might even be an audience to attend it. Viewers are allowed in upon health pass and if wearing a facecover or facemask.