Fête nationale on July 14, 2024: the firemen's ball in Paris' 6th arrondissement

Published by Cécile de Sortiraparis · Photos by My de Sortiraparis · Published on July 10, 2024 at 03:55 p.m.
This July 13, 2024, dance the night away with the firefighters of the 6th arrondissement, celebrating Bastille Day with an unforgettable firemen's ball!

Put on your best tap shoes or ballet pointe shoes, the dance floor awaits! This Saturday, July 13, 2024, the firefighters of Paris ' 6th arrondissement invite you to take part in their traditional fête nationale ball.

The firemen's ball is a purely French tradition, which began in 1937 with the Montmartre firemen's ball, said to have been improvised in a moment of collective jubilation. Since then, firemen's balls have multiplied, and can be found in every arrondissement of Paris, and in most towns in France, around July 14th.

This dance party is in addition to the other national holiday celebrations, such as fireworks displays, concerts and military parades, which we attend every July 14th.

In the 6th arrondissement, dancers and party-goers will meet on July 13 at the barracks on rue du Vieux Colombier, near thechurch of Saint-Sulpice. This building was once a religious orphanage, then a place where the Daughters of Charity kept the remains of Saint-Vincent-de-Paul. This large building was converted into a fire station in 1815.

This year's firemen's ball was held in the 6th arrondissement of Paris:

  • 4th Cie firemen's ball: CS COLOMBIER: meet at 11, rue du Vieux Colombier from 9pm to 4am

Have a wonderful fête nationale in Paris! And to prolong this joyous occasion, discover the other things to do in the capital.

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Dates and Opening Time
On July 13, 2024

× Approximate opening times: to confirm opening times, please contact the establishment.

    Location

    11 Rue du Vieux Colombier
    75006 Paris 6

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    Free

    Official website
    pompiersparis.fr

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