National Day 2026 in La Frette-sur-Seine (95): lanterns, a dance party and fireworks

Bastille Day Fête Nationale on July 14 is fast approaching! Between fireworks streaking across the sky, the popular dances that get crowds moving, and the parades pounding the pavement, the celebration arrives everywhere. In Paris, the Champs-Élysées becomes the stage for the traditional military parade, before the Eiffel Tower erupts in a spectacular fireworks display that electrifies the night. In the region, many municipalities opt to hold their festivities the eve.

In the Val-d’Oise (95), Frette-sur-Seine is also leaning into the celebrations on July 13, 2026, the eve of a public holiday. Between twinkling lanterns, lively concerts and sparks, the town invites young and old to light up the festivities and let the evening resonate, with family or friends.

Nicknamed "the Pearl of Val-d'Oise," this charming hillside town has long attracted a host of Impressionist painters. Visitors can stroll along the Seine riverfront promenade, enjoying a sweeping view of the water, admire Saint-Nicolas Church, a picturesque landmark perched above the river with roots tracing back to the 12th century, or trace the footsteps of illustrious artists like Albert Marquet and Paul Cézanne, living memory-makers of this winegrowers' village.

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The 2026 Bastille Day program in La Frette-sur-Seine

• Meet at 9:45 p.m. on Gare Square for the lantern distribution ceremony
• Lantern procession to the Seine Quay at 10:15 p.m.
• From 8 p.m. — Bar and snacks
• Dance party with DJ WILL
• At 10:45 p.m. — Fireworks launched from the Left Bank

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