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Bastille Day - French Independence Day - 14 July - Le Quatorze juillet

The French national holiday commemorates the storming of the Bastille, which took place on 14 July 1789 and marked the beginning of the French Revolution. Learn all about Bastille Day - in French or English - and listen to the Marseillaise.

Bastille Day

Everything you ever wanted to know about Bastille Day.

Le Quatorze Juillet

Le Quatorze Juillet, la fête nationale française, commémore la prise de la Bastille, qui a eu lieu le 14 juillet 1789 et a marqué le début de la Révolution française.

La Marseillaise

The French national anthem - information, lyrics in French and English.

French Vocabulary Related to National Holidays and Patriotism

In honor of the 4th of July (American Independence Day) and the 14th of July (Bastille Day / French Independence Day), here is a list of French vocabulary related to the French and American national holidays.

French celebration ideas

Ideas for a French-themed celebration for Bastille Day or any other occasion.

Bastille Day in Menton

Some photos of Bastille Day 2011 in Menton.

Santa Barbara French Festival

Join the fun at the largest Bastille Day celebration in the Western United States held annually on Bastille Day weekend in Santa Barbara, California. Admission is free and over 20,000 people usually attend.

Bastille Day game: Concentration

Celebrate Bastille Day with a game of Concentration.

Bastille Day Crossword Puzzle

Celebrate Bastille Day with a crossword puzzle.

Bastille Day Game - Word Seek

Celebrate Bastille Day with a Word Seek game.

Vive la France !

What does the French expression Vive la France! mean and how is it used?

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