Every year, the Bastille Day national celebration on July 14 kicks off a flurry of festivities across France. From official ceremonies to military parades, firefighters' balls, free concerts and popular entertainments, towns and villages hum to the beat of this unifying event. The day usually closes with spectacular fireworks shows across the country, drawing locals and visitors alike to celebrate the nation's history and identity in a festive mood.
Friends from Houilles, Parisians and Île-de-Francians, mark your calendars! For Bastille Day festivities, the town of Houilles in the Yvelines invites you to a range of activities for the Fête Nationale, on July 13, 2026. From 6:00 PM, locals and visitors are invited to head to the Hôtel de Ville square to enjoy the events laid on for the occasion, before gathering for the traditional fireworks at 11:00 PM.
The City of Houilles invites you to come together on July 13 to celebrate Bastille Day. A concert, a popular dance, a fireworks display and a dancing evening will fill the night, and the event is open to everyone. The City of Houilles looks forward to celebrating this essential summer soirée with you!
Bastille Day 2026 in Paris & Île-de-France, where to watch fireworks in the inner suburbs on July 13–14?
Every year, for Bastille Day, the iconic fireworks show lights up the sky from the Eiffel Tower. But did you know that the towns in the inner suburbs also host their own displays? A quick tour of festive programs within easy reach of the Metro, awaiting you this year between July 13 and 14, 2026. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
On July 13, 2026
Location
Parvis de l'Hôtel de Ville de Houilles
parvis de l'hôtel de ville de houilles
78800 Houilles
Prices
Free
Official website
www.ville-houilles.fr
Bastille Day 2026 in Paris & Île-de-France, where to watch fireworks in the inner suburbs on July 13–14?
