Every year, France celebrates its national holiday on July 14th. This date commemorates the storming of the Bastille and the French Revolution. The day is marked by a number of traditions, including a military parade down the Champs-Elysées andfireworks displays from all over France, including in the Paris region, where a spectacular fireworks display can be admired from the Eiffel Tower.
This year, the number of Île-de-France communes affected by fireworks cancellations has been overshadowed by recent events. Following the recent riots, many municipalities in the Île-de-France region decided to cancel fireworks celebrations on July 13 and 14. On top of this, drought conditions are forcing others to abandon these events.
Want to know what's on near you? We've made the rounds of the town halls to find out which communes in the Paris region are affected by these partial or complete cancellations. Here we reveal the best spots to admire the fireworks in the Ile-de-France region. Whether you're in Paris, Essonne, Yvelines, Seine-et-Marne, Seine-Saint-Denis, Hauts-de-Seine, Val-d'Oise or Val-de-Marne, find out what's on offer on July 13 and 14, 2023.
And don't forget to stay tuned: these guides are updated as new announcements are made, so to make sure you don't miss out on the Fête Nationale 2023 program in the Paris region, we recommend you keep a close eye on the pages that interest you in your département, and consult them regularly to keep up to date with the latest news!
ATTENTION: This guide is updated as new discoveries and announcements are made.
The July 14, 2024 fireworks display on the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the special Olympic program
The long-awaited fireworks display from the Eiffel Tower returns on the evening of July 14, 2024. As you can imagine, it's a special edition that awaits us on the occasion of the Paris Olympic Games. The theme of this year's fireworks is "Liberty". [Read more]
Don't forget that many activities are organized in Ile-de-France on this National Holiday. Looking for a good family plan? Check out the top family programs for July 14th.
Dates and Opening Time
From July 13th, 2023 to July 14th, 2023
