A traditional fireworks display in Boissy-Saint-Léger for Bastille Day 2026.

In France, there are about ten public holidays scattered throughout the year. Yet one stands out above the rest, and for good reason: it’s the national holiday! This special day is held every year on the 14 juillet in France. This date commemorates the storming of the Bastille, a symbolic moment in the French Revolution.

For the occasion, every July 14, towns and villages across France organize a variety of celebrations: fireworks, dances and concerts, games or convivial meals... It’s a genuine, unifying festive moment that brings people together and lets everyone have a good time.

In Paris and in Île-de-France, the July 14 celebrations are in full swing! On the evening of July 14, the skies over the region light up with fireworks going off all around. Some municipalities, however, choose to mark the holiday a day early, on the 13th. This is notably the case in Boissy-Saint-Léger, in the Val-de-Marne.

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This 13 July 2026, Boissy-Saint-Léger invites everyone to gather in the parking lot of the Ferme community hall for an open-to-all, convivial and festive evening. On the program: food, live music, and, of course, fireworks!

On the schedule for this National Day in Boissy-Saint-Léger:

• The traditional Bastille Day fireworks display returns to Boissy-Saint-Léger on Monday, July 13, 2026.
  Join us in the parking lot of the Ferme community hall for an evening of celebration and togetherness.
  From 8 p.m., enjoy on-site dining and share a memorable moment with family or friends.
  At 11 p.m., Boissy-Saint-Léger’s sky will light up as the fireworks begin, a vibrant spectacle you won’t want to miss.

Want even more? After the festivities on July 13, explore the July 14 celebrations in Paris and Île-de-France.

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