Fireworks and a community dance in Gentilly (94) for Bastille Day 2026

July 14th is a special date in France as it marks the National Day! It commemorates the taking of the Bastille, a pivotal moment in French history tied to the Revolution. Today, this public holiday is celebrated with traditional and popular festivities. On the agenda: fireworks and firefighters’ balls held across the country, plus the ever-essential military parade along the Champs-Élysées in Paris.

On this very special day, the whole Île-de-France is celebrating! Many towns in the région parisienne are rolling out their own festive programs to mark the moment. If you live in the Val-de-Marne (94), why not enjoy the fireworks show waiting for you in Gentilly?

On the occasion of the National Day 2026, the town invites you to enjoy a fireworks display on July 13. A real feast for the eyes! And by the way, why not use the opportunity to set out to explore the heritage of Val-de-Marne before the festivities begin?

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• Fireworks on July 13 and 14, 2026 in Val-de-Marne (94) for Bastille Day

The 2026 National Day program in the city of Gentilly:

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]