5 ideas for celebrating Bastille Day in Paris
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by admin5840
- 12 July 2023
- This week in Paris
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If you’re in Paris for Bastille Day, you’re not only in the right place to book a quality stay at Poetic Stay, but you’re also perfectly placed to celebrate this historic day in style!
The City of Light is packed with activities and events to suit all tastes and ages. Poetic Stay presents the 5 best things to do in Paris during the Fête Nationale, to make the most of this exceptional day.
1. Attend the military parade on the Champs-Élysées:
Start your Paris tour with a visit to the Eiffel Tower, the city’s iconic landmark. Climb to the top for a breathtaking panoramic view of Paris and capture unforgettable memories.
Défilé militaire du 14 Juillet, les Champs Elysées
2. Explore the Invalides gardens:
After the military parade, head to the nearby Invalides gardens for a relaxing stroll. You can relax in this green space and admire the impressive architecture of the Invalides building. Enjoy a picnic and rest before the evening festivities.
Jardin de l'Abondance
3. Attend open-air concerts:
During the Fête Nationale, a number of open-air concerts are held in various parks and squares around Paris. Find out more about the musical events* taking place in the city, and enjoy free performances by local and international artists. It’s the perfect opportunity to enjoy outdoor music and share moments of joy with other music lovers.
*l’Orchestre National de France, la Maîtrise et le Choeur de Radio France organisent, le vendredi 14 juillet 2023 au Champ-de-Mars à Paris, un grand concert symphonique au pied de la Tour Eiffel
4. Enjoy popular dances:
The national holiday is also an opportunity to take part in the popular firemen’s balls held in different parts of Paris. These events bring Parisians and visitors together in a festive, convivial atmosphere. Put on your dancing shoes and join one of the many bals to dance to the varied music and soak up the joyous atmosphere of the Parisian night.
Bal de pompiers, la caserne Montmartre.
Bal de pompiers, la caserne de la rue blanche.
5. Watch the fireworks from the Eiffel Tower:
The July 14th fireworks display is reputed to be one of the most spectacular in the world. What could be better than admiring the fireworks display from the iconic Eiffel Tower? Climb to the top of the tower or find a good spot in the Trocadero gardens for a breathtaking view* of the colorful illuminations bursting across the Parisian sky.
*La rue Saint-Dominique (7e arrondissement), l’avenue du Maine (14e arrondissement) ou encore la place de la Catalogne (14e arrondissement), moins cotées, offrent une vue particulièrement dégagée sur la tour Eiffel.
The Bastille Day celebrations on July 14th in Paris offer a host of unforgettable activities to celebrate this special day. To complete this exceptional experience, consider a quality stay at Poetic Stay, the ideal destination to fully enjoy the magic of Paris.