The July 14 date of the fête commemorates two important events in French history. FRANCE 24 takes a look at the holiday’s origins and what to expect on the day. One of your browser extensions ...

Shortly after 10:30 am, the Patrouille de France, the air orce's aerobatics unit, painted the Parisian sky in blue white and red, opening the traditional military parade. The July 14 parade on the ...

PARIS, July 12 (Reuters) - France will step up security measures for the country's annual July 14 Bastille Day national festival, Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said on Wednesday, after the ...