[july 14] guide museum

July 14: Fireworks at the Palace of Versailles, National Day 2026 at the Grandes Eaux Nocturnes

Le Château de Versailles invites us to celebrate Bastille Day once more this year, this time paired with the Grandes Eaux Nocturnes, scheduled for July 14, 2026. On the agenda: a poetic stroll through the historic gardens, punctuated by a stunning fireworks finale!

July 14, 2026 in Paris: the Louvre Museum closed for Bastille Day celebrations

In France, the national holiday is celebrated on July 14, 2026. Normally, the Louvre Museum offers free admission by reservation. However, July 14 falls on a Tuesday this year, the museum’s regular weekly closing day.

Royal Serenade 2026 at the Palace of Versailles: an immersive journey into the Sun King's courtyard

The Royal Serenade is one of the highlights of summer in the Île-de-France region. This immersive experience transports visitors to the court of the Sun King, offering a glimpse into the leisure activities of the era. The Royal Chapel, the Hall of Mirrors, the Grand Apartments of the King and Queen, and even the Royal Court come alive with historical scenes featuring baroque dancers, sword fights, and theatrical sketches. Join us on Saturdays from June 6 to September 19, 2026, as well as on July 14 and August 15, 2026.

The Conciergerie in Paris: a monument symbolic of the French Revolution

The Conciergerie is a historic building on the Ile de la Cité in Paris. Since its construction in the 10th century, this monument has been the seat of the Palais de Justice and a prison in turn. It was here that Marie-Antoinette was imprisoned.

July 14, 2024: firemen's ball at the Cité des sciences et de l'industrie in Paris on July 13

The traditional firemen's ball at the Cité des sciences et de l'industrie in Paris returns this year on Saturday July 13, 2024. On the program? A festive, free evening of dancing inside this wellspring of scientific knowledge.

The Chapelle Expiatoire in Paris, the monument erected in memory of Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette

The Chapelle Expiatoire is one of Paris's hidden monuments. Erected in memory of Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette, this historic site is well worth a visit!

Bastille Day, July 14, 2023: on the rooftop of Le Georges restaurant (Centre Pompidou)

Looking for "The Place to be" to watch the fireworks on July 14, 2023 in Paris? Head for the rooftop of Le Georges restaurant, on the 6th floor of the Centre Georges Pompidou, for an exceptional evening of gourmet dining and fiery DJ sets, all with a panoramic view of the Paris skyline!