National holiday - activities

Feu d'Artifice du 14 Juillet à Paris: Discover the gourmet terraces of Printemps Haussmann

This July 14, 2023 in Paris, Printemps Haussmann is offering a memorable experience on its terraces to admire the fireworks. The perfect opportunity to celebrate the national holiday with exceptional dinners starting at 69€! From Café Messika to La Reine Mer, here are perched spots that offer a breathtaking view while you feast.

July 14th celebrations: firemen's ball on July 13, 2023 in Versailles (78)

The city of Versailles invites you to a popular and festive firemen's ball on July 13, 2023. It's a chance to party and dance the night away!

Blood donation: the annual blood drive in support of the armed forces takes place at Les Invalides on July 14

For the 10th year, the Centre de Transfusion Sanguine des Armées is organizing its blood drive. Join us on July 14, 2023 at the Hôtel des Invalides for a good deed.

July 14, 2023 at the Jardin d'Acclimatation: music-hall day and festive ball in the park

How about celebrating July 14 at the Jardin d'Acclimatation? This Friday, July 14, 2023, the famous park is organizing a grand ball around the music hall, to feast and dance with family and friends after the parade on the Champs-Elysées.

Bastille Day 2022: party with Yuksek and Boston Bun on the top of La Défense Grande Arche

This Thursday July 14, 2022, meet on the Grande Arche rooftop to fully live Bastille Day! The Mano Sunrise expects you from 6:30 p.m., 110 meters above the ground to enjoy great views on the Eiffel Tower and its firework show, all this whilst attending DJ sets by Yuksek, Boston Bun and Victor Flash.

Bastille Day, July 14, 2022’s airshow on the Grande Arche rooftop

On July 14, 2022, for Bastille Day, touch the sky to enjoy the airshow from the top of Paris La Défense Grande Arche.

Coronavirus: health pass extended, what has changed since July 21, 2021?

As the coronavirus epidemic is surging again in France, the government has decided to extend the health pass to other places open to the public. This extension is to process progressively in three steps. Here is what has changed since July 21, 2021.

Fake health pass or vaccine certificate: what are the risks and penalties in case of a fraud?

As the health pass is extended to many public places and Covid screen tests are to be charged soon, some are going on a quest for fake vaccine certificates or negative PCR tests to get a fraudulent health pass. What are the risks and penalties fraudsters are exposing themselves to?

Bastille Day, July 14, 2021's military parade: compulsory health pass and mask

Bastille Day aka France’s National Day on July 14 is traditionally celebrated with a military parade on the Champs-Elysées. With the Covid-19 declining everywhere in France, the parade will be back this Wednesday July 14, 2021 on the world's most beautiful avenue. And there might even be an audience to attend it. Viewers are allowed in upon health pass and if wearing a facecover or facemask.

July 14, 2019 – Bastille Day fireworks from the Montparnasse Tower

To make the best of Bastille Day firework on July 14, 2019 head to Montparnasse Tower Panoramic Observation Deck from 8 p.m. for a special night with views on the French capital!