Flypast

Patrouille de France and the air parade, the best spots to watch them clearly this July 14.

The Patrouille de France and the July 14, 2026 air show deliver a free spectacle in the Paris sky, and not all viewing spots are equal for looking up. Here are our best vantage points, from the Champs-Élysées to the Tuileries, via La Défense.

The Patrouille de France and 130 aircraft on July 14 for an unprecedented aerial parade in Paris

On July 14, 2026, the Bastille Day aerial parade will bring together nearly 130 aircraft over the Champs-Élysées. The Patrouille de France, Rafales, Ukrainian Mirage 2000s and helicopters are expected to take to the skies from 10:21 a.m. Here’s the full rundown of what to expect.

Fête Nationale: Brunch for the flypast at Mama Shelter La Défense, fireworks & DJ set

Never in the right place to catch a glimpse of the Patrouille de France? We've come up with the perfect spot to get a front-row seat for the flypast! The Mama Shelter hotel in La Défense welcomes you to its rooftop to enjoy breakfast or brunch face-to-face with the flying show!

Bastille Day, July 14, 2022’s airshow on the Grande Arche rooftop

On July 14, 2022, for Bastille Day, touch the sky to enjoy the airshow from the top of Paris La Défense Grande Arche.

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.

Bastille Day 2017 in Paris : the US Air Force flying with the French Air Force

On July 14, 2017, Bastille Day will provide you with a military airshow. Whether you are in Paris itself or in its surrounding, you will be able to look up and attend the show! We do not know yet who the participants of the airshow will be, but there is one sure thing: the air demonstration squadron United States Air Force Thunderbirds will be in.