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July 14, 2025 military parade in Paris: traffic and parking restrictions

To coincide with the military parade, the Préfecture de police de Paris has announced temporary parking and traffic restrictions for several streets in the west of the capital. Find out now about the traffic and parking restrictions in place around the traditional parade, scheduled for Monday July 14, 2025.

14 juillet : bal des pompiers ce 13 juillet 2022 à Saint-Maur-des-Fossés (94)

Fête Nationale 2025 in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés (94): Firemen's ball on July 13, 2025

A merry firemen's ball awaits you in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés on Sunday, July 13, 2025! There's nothing better than dancing the night away!

Feu d'artifice du 14 Juillet 2019 à Bagnolet (93)

Fête Nationale 2025 in Bagnolet (93): Fireworks on July 13, 2025

What's on the program for Fête Nationale 2025 in Bagnolet? The Seine-Saint-Denis commune is planning a fireworks display on the eve of July 14th. Are you ready for the show?

Feu d'artifice du 14 juillet 2017 à Taverny

Fête Nationale 2025 in Champagne-sur-Seine (77): Fireworks and popular ball on July 13, 2025

To celebrate the Fête Nationale, the town of Champagne-sur-Seine in Seine-et-Marne invites you to enjoy its fireworks display and popular ball on Sunday July 13, 2025.

Feu d’artifice de Paris 2023 - photos - image00031

Why is July 14th a national holiday in France? Origins and history of the national holiday

Every July 14, France celebrates its national holiday! But do you remember exactly what happened in France on July 14, 1789? And do you know how long July 14 has been a public holiday in France? We tell you.

Canicule, a new heat wave for the July 14th weekend in France and Paris?

Just as France is beginning to breathe a sigh of relief after an exceptional heatwave, according to the latest forecasts, a new heatwave could arrive as early as the July 14 weekend. Temperatures could once again exceed 35 to 40°C, particularly in the north, central France and the Île-de-France region, coinciding with the start of the summer vacations.