What is Bastille Day and why is it celebrated?
The Fête de la Fédération at Champ de Mars on July 14, 1790. Woodcut by Helman, from a picture by C. Monet, Painter of the King. Bibliothèque nationale de France Romain Fathi, Flinders University and Claire Rioult, Monash University French people travelling to or living in English-speaking countries are sometimes surprised when asked about their plans for âBastille Dayâ: they refer to the day as Quatorze Juillet (14 July). Franceâs National Day is not really about the storming of the Bastille, and the dayâs English language name conveys a misleading image. But...
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