July 14th Fontainebleau (77): military parade, ball & re-enactments for the National Holiday

To celebrate Bastille Day on July 14, the Seine-et-Marne town of Fontainebleau invites you to a military parade, a citizens' picnic and a Republican ball on July 13, 2024. For the occasion, the town is also preparing to stage re-enactments to mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the town.

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AndÎle-de-France is also getting in on the act. In the Paris region, the Fête Nationale festivities are generally spread over July 13 and 14, 2024. So, if you time it right, you'll be able to put together a great two-day program.

If you live in Seine-et-Marne, or would like to take advantage of July 14th to get to know the department better, we'll take you to Fontainebleau to discover the program that awaits you this year. For the Fête Nationale, three highlights await you: a military parade, a picnic and a Republican ball!

The program for July 13, 2024 in Fontainebleau for the Fête Nationale

SATURDAY JULY 13 :

ALL DAY DOWNTOWN

Baptisms aboard vintage vehicles,

(Starting points: place de l'Étape; in front of the Post Office; in front of Saint-Louis church (rue Grande side) and place de Gaulle).

Musical entertainment on rue Grande from 2pm to 7pm.

PLACE DE LA RÉPUBLIQUE ENTERTAINMENT

10am to 7pm:

Kermesse d'antan,

40's make-up and hairdressing workshop,

Exhibition of vintage vehicles,

From midday: vintage food-truck.

7pm to midnight:

Swing and acrobatic rock demonstrations,

Guinguette picnic with food-trucks (bring your own food),

Ball with orchestra from 8:30pm,

DJ set from 11pm.

ENTERTAINMENT RUE GRANDE

Parade at 3:30pm

Official ceremony,

Parade of vintage vehicles.

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And if you fancy a trip to the beautiful town of Fontainebleau, don't miss out on its magnificent château and sumptuous gardens. This UNESCO World Heritage site is a must-see ! So, friends, let's head off to Fontainebleau for the Fête nationale!

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