{"id":18972,"date":"2019-07-08T10:00:27","date_gmt":"2019-07-08T08:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.lodgis.com\/en\/?p=18972"},"modified":"2025-03-26T16:02:03","modified_gmt":"2025-03-26T16:02:03","slug":"bastille-celebrating-july-14th-paris","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.lodgis.com\/en\/bastille-celebrating-july-14th-paris\/","title":{"rendered":"Bastille Day : Celebrating July 14th, 2025 in Paris"},"content":{"rendered":"

July 14th<\/strong> is one of the most iconic public holidays in France. In Paris, Bastille Day<\/strong> is celebrated in grand style with fireworks<\/strong>, military parades<\/strong>, firefighter balls and numerous festivities across the city. Whether you\u2019re a Parisian or visiting the capital, here\u2019s our updated guide to celebrating July 14th, 2025<\/strong> in Paris.<\/p>\n

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A bit of history<\/h2>\n

July 14th, 1789 marks the storming of the Bastille<\/strong>, a symbol of the French Revolution. This pivotal event marked the end of absolute monarchy. Since then, every year, the French commemorate this historic date as the beginning of the Republic.<\/p>\n

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The Military Parade on the Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es<\/h2>\n

The day begins with the traditional military parade<\/strong> along the Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es. In 2025, the parade will begin at 10:45 a.m. in the presence of the President of the Republic. Ground troops, military vehicles and a flyover by the Patrouille de France<\/strong> will light up the sky with the blue, white and red of the French flag.<\/p>\n

Tip:<\/strong> arrive by 8:30 a.m. to get a good spot, as the event draws thousands of spectators.<\/p>\n

See our selection of apartments near the Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es<\/a><\/p>\n

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Picnics and Free Museums<\/h2>\n

After the parade, many families gather for a picnic at the Champ-de-Mars<\/strong>, right by the Eiffel Tower. Bakeries and grocery stores will be open in the morning to help you prep your feast. Take advantage of free admission to many Paris museums<\/strong> like the Mus\u00e9e d\u2019Orsay<\/strong> or the Louvre<\/strong>\u2014a perfect chance to explore French culture with fewer crowds.<\/p>\n

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The Eiffel Tower Fireworks<\/h2>\n

Highlighting the celebrations is the iconic July 14th fireworks show<\/strong>, launched from the Eiffel Tower starting at 11 p.m. The Champ-de-Mars<\/strong> will host a free symphonic concert<\/strong> beginning at 9:30 p.m. featuring the Orchestre National de France. For a different view, head to the banks of the Seine<\/strong>, Montmartre, or book a Seine River cruise<\/strong> with dinner and panoramic views.<\/p>\n

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Firefighter Balls (Bals des Pompiers)<\/h2>\n

On July 13th and 14th, 2025, Paris fire stations<\/strong> will once again host their famous Firefighter Balls<\/strong>. These festive nights are open to all, with free or pay-what-you-wish entry, and often run until 4 a.m. Expect lots of music, dancing, and good vibes<\/strong>!<\/p>\n

Check the official Paris city website<\/a> for the updated list of Firefighter Balls.<\/p>\n

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Practical Tips for July 14th<\/h2>\n