July 14 in Fontainebleau (77): military parade, picnic & ball on July 13, 2023

Every year, France celebrates its national holiday on July 14th, a date that refers in particular to the storming of the Bastille, a landmark event in the country's history. Nowadays, this public holiday is marked by traditional celebrations including the Military Parade on the Champs-Elysées avenue, fireworks displays throughout France, including the one fired from the Eiffel Tower, as well as firemen's balls and popular dances.

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AndÎle-de-France also gets in on the action. In the Paris region, Fête Nationale festivities are generally spread over July 13 and 14, 2023. So, if you plan well, you'll be able to put together a great two-day program.

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If you live in Seine-et-Marne or would like to take advantage of July 14 to get to know the department better, we'll take you to Fontainebleau to discover the program that awaits you this year. For the Fête Nationale, three highlights await you: a military parade, a picnic and a Republican ball!

The program for the Fête Nationale on July 13, 2023 in Fontainebleau

• Military parade at 7pm
  From Place De Gaulle to Hôtel de Ville

• Picnic and Republican Ball at 8pm
  Place de la République

And if you fancy a trip to the beautiful town of Fontainebleau, don't miss out on its magnificent château and sumptuous gardens. This UNESCO World Heritage site is a must-see ! So, let's head off to Fontainebleau for the Fête nationale, folks?

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