National Day 2026: celebrations canceled in Fontainebleau (77)

Due to ongoing forest fires, the town of Fontainebleau has canceled all Bastille Day celebrations on July 14.

Each year, France celebrates its National Day on July 14, a date that notably recalls the storming of the Bastille, a landmark event in the country’s history. Today, this public holiday is marked by traditional celebrations, including the military parade along the fireworks across France, including the one fired from the Eiffel Tower, as well as the firefighters’ balls and popular dances.

And the Île-de-France also joins the fray. In the Paris region, the festivities tied to Bastille Day are typically spread between July 13 and 14, 2026. If you time it right, you can map out a wonderful two-day program.

If you live in Seine-et-Marne or if you want to take advantage of the July 14 to get a better feel for this department, we take you to Fontainebleau to discover this year's program. On the occasion of the Bastille Day, three highlight moments await: a military parade, a picnic, and a republican ball!

And if you fancy a stroll through the lovely town of Fontainebleau, you won’t want to miss its magnificent château and its sumptuous gardens. This UNESCO World Heritage site and Historic Monument designation makes it a must-visit!

• To be read
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CANCELLED - 2026 Bastille Day schedule for Fontainebleau:

In view of the exceptional fire danger in the Fontainebleau forest, the town of Fontainebleau is canceling all celebrations planned for July 13: activities scheduled from 4 p.m. on Place de la République, the military parade and a procession of vintage vehicles, as well as the picnic and the Republican ball.

Julien Gondard, the mayor of Fontainebleau, stresses that “the top priority is the safety of everyone and ensuring that rescue capabilities are available. This is a difficult call, but the only one that must be made to back the firefighters and all the people on the front lines.”