The National Day 2026 is fast approaching. The perfect day to kick back with friends or family! In Paris, the celebration looks set to be, once again, wild with the traditional fireworks launched from the Eiffel Tower. Eyes to the sky, as stars await!
ATTENTION: this year's fireworks display has been unusually moved up to July 13, 2026:
Bastille Day 2026 in Paris: The Eiffel Tower fireworks won’t be set off on July 14.
The traditional Eiffel Tower fireworks display will not take place on the evening of July 14 as usual, but on the day before, July 13, 2026. [Read more]
While some people gather on the Champ-de-Mars to picnic on the grass and enjoy the pyrotechnic show up close, others prefer the comfort of a restaurant or terrace, to contemplate from afar the thousands of stars that fill the Parisian sky.
If you're on the hunt for the perfect spot to witness the Eiffel Tower fireworks, look no further: we’ve compiled a list of Paris restaurants and terraces hosting special Bastille Day 2026 celebrations.
Typically, these events come with a special menu, DJ sets or even live concerts as we await the night's highlight: the fireworks display. Here are the best deals for celebrating July 14 in Paris.
Moncœur Belleville, the iconic café-restaurant in the 20th arrondissement, offering breathtaking views of Paris
Perched at the Belleville park lookout, Moncœur Belleville undoubtedly boasts one of the most stunning terraces in Paris. With a fresh team, revamped decor, and homemade cuisine, this iconic spot in the 20th arrondissement is turning a new page — all while preserving its breathtaking views of the rooftops and the Eiffel Tower. [Read more]
And a happy National Day 2026 to one and all!
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Dates and Opening Time
On July 13, 2026
Bastille Day 2026 in Paris: The Eiffel Tower fireworks won’t be set off on July 14.
