France's national holiday is celebrated on July 14. This historic date commemorates the storming of the Bastille, one of the key events of the French Revolution. Now, every year, the Fête Nationale vibrates to the rhythm of traditional celebrations. The French flock to the firemen's balls, marvel at the many fireworks displays at dusk, including the one from the Eiffel Tower, or flock to the Champs-Élysées avenue in Paris to watch the military parade.
What to do this July 14th 2023? Fête Nationale events in Paris and Ile-de-France
What to do in Paris and the Ile-de-France region this July 14, 2022 for the Fête Nationale? Between the military parade, the fireworks display at the Eiffel Tower, the fire department balls and other special events, there's plenty to do this holiday. Looking for ideas for outings in the Paris region? Follow the guide! [Read more]
Looking for an evening out on Wednesday July 13 and Thursday July 14, 2023 in Paris and the Ile-de-France region? Discover the bals populaires and bals des pompiers that await you for the Fête Nationale, to enjoy before or after the fireworks and dance the night away. [Read more]
And what about taking the opportunity to immerse yourself inFrench history on a cultural outing? A number of museums and monuments in Paris and the surrounding area are unveiling special programs to celebrate July 14. From free events to fireworks displays in historic gardens, cultural venues across the Paris region are also celebrating the Republic!
Are you tempted by the idea? We've put together a selection of special events in museums and monuments in Paris and the Ile-de-France region, as well as historic sites to visit. And if you want even more, we've put together a guide to the museums and monuments open in and around Paris on July 14, 2023!
And don't forget to stay tuned: this guide is updated as we make new discoveries and announcements. To make sure you don't miss out on any cultural events on July 14, keep this page safe and check it regularly!
The Conciergerie in Paris: a monument symbolic of the French Revolution
The Conciergerie is a historic building on the Ile de la Cité in Paris. Since its construction in the 10th century, this monument has been the seat of the Palais de Justice and a prison in turn. It was here that Marie-Antoinette was imprisoned. [Read more]
July 14, 2023: firemen's ball at the Cité des sciences et de l'industrie in Paris
The traditional firemen's ball at the Cité des sciences et de l'industrie in Paris returns this year, on Friday July 14, 2023, to dance the night away in this wellspring of scientific knowledge! [Read more]
Bastille Day, July 14, 2023: on the rooftop of Le Georges restaurant (Centre Pompidou)
Looking for "The Place to be" to watch the fireworks on July 14, 2023 in Paris? Head for the rooftop of Le Georges restaurant, on the 6th floor of the Centre Georges Pompidou, for an exceptional evening of gourmet dining and fiery DJ sets, all with a panoramic view of the Paris skyline! [Read more]
What to do this July 14th 2023? Fête Nationale events in Paris and Ile-de-France
Bal des pompiers: popular balls on July 13 and 14, 2023 in Paris and the Ile de France region
