Bastille Day on July 14th: fireworks in the heart of castles and monuments in the Paris region

Published by Rizhlaine de Sortiraparis · Photos by My de Sortiraparis · Updated on July 14, 2025 at 04:02 p.m.
Fancy a fireworks display in a historic setting? Discover the pyrotechnic shows that await you at the Monuments Historiques in the Paris region for the Fête Nationale. Île-de-France's heritage is in celebration on July 14, 2025.

France's national holiday is marked by many traditional celebrations. Every year, July 14th celebrates the nation by commemorating the storming of the Bastille and the Fête de la Fédération. In every corner of the country, concerts, popular balls, military parades and other events draw young and old alike into a whirlwind of festive celebrations, often culminating in a pyrotechnic show that lights up the sky.

In Paris and the Ile-de-France region, numerous fireworks displays are organized every year between July 13 and 14 to mark the Fête Nationale. It's a great opportunity to discover the treasures of the region's heritage. And just for the Fête Nationale, some towns put the spotlight on historic sites and monuments during the fireworks display. So, if you'd like to celebrate July 14th with a touch of culture, here are a few ideas for outings where you can enjoy a fireworks display in the heart of our heritage treasures. Are you ready to be amazed?

Fireworks around historic monuments for Fête Nationale 2025 in Paris and the Île-de-France region

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France's national holiday is celebrated on the evening of Sunday July 13, 2025, at the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte. A special Candlelight Soirée is on the program, and we tell you all about it. [Read more]

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The towns of Marly-le-Roi, Louveciennes and Port-Marly will be celebrating the Fête Nationale on Sunday July 13, 2025, in the sublime royal park of Marly-le-Roi. A ball and fireworks display await you in this verdant, historic setting in the heart of the Yvelines. [Read more]

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Once again this year, the town of Drancy in Seine-Saint-Denis (93) is offering a fireworks display to celebrate the Fête Nationale, as well as a firemen's ball, a concert and a Republican picnic. Join us on July 13 and 14, 2025 at the Parc de Ladoucette to enjoy these activities! [Read more]

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Saint-Germain-en-Laye celebrates the Fête nationale! Join us on July 13, 2025 at the Domaine national de Saint-Germain-en-Laye for a whole host of events. The program includes a military parade, a ball and the traditional July 14th fireworks display. We take stock! [Read more]

Le Château de Rambouillet et sa Bergerie nationale, un domaine d'exception en Ile-de-FranceLe Château de Rambouillet et sa Bergerie nationale, un domaine d'exception en Ile-de-FranceLe Château de Rambouillet et sa Bergerie nationale, un domaine d'exception en Ile-de-FranceLe Château de Rambouillet et sa Bergerie nationale, un domaine d'exception en Ile-de-France July 14, 2025: popular ball and fireworks in the park of the Château de Rambouillet (78)
The town of Rambouillet, in the Yvelines department, is offering a number of special events to celebrate the Fête Nationale. Join us on Sunday, July 13, 2025, for a festive evening of ballroom dancing and fireworks. [Read more]

Les Grandes Eaux Nocturnes du Château de Versailles x Bal Masqué 2024 - les photosLes Grandes Eaux Nocturnes du Château de Versailles x Bal Masqué 2024 - les photosLes Grandes Eaux Nocturnes du Château de Versailles x Bal Masqué 2024 - les photosLes Grandes Eaux Nocturnes du Château de Versailles x Bal Masqué 2024 - les photos July 14: fireworks at the Château de Versailles, Fête Nationale 2025 at Grandes Eaux Nocturnes
The Château de Versailles invites us to celebrate the Fête Nationale again this year, while enjoying the Grandes Eaux Nocturnes with an exceptional date planned for July 14, 2025. The program includes a poetic stroll through the historic gardens, with a sublime fireworks display at the end! [Read more]

Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
From July 13, 2025 to July 14, 2025

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