The capture of the Bastille ignited one of the greatest social upheavals in Western history, the French Revolution. Violence spread to the countryside, where peasants demanded the feudal system be ...

It was here, on July 14, 1789, that revolutionaries stormed the infamous Bastille prison, a symbol of the tyranny of the ...

Here are five such traditions influencing daily life in France. The aperitif is much more than a pre-meal drink; it is a beloved social ritual in France. The tradition encourages people to come ...

one of the organizers of the annual Bastille Day Celebration in Piermont. The village of Piermont celebrated the French holiday Saturday with a costume party, can can girls, music, food ...

The 14th July French community Bastille Day event in Hong Kong is now sold out This exceptional event is organised with the support of Banque Transatlantique in collaboration with the Consulate ...

The French Bulldog Parade was held as part of the 5th France Day Festival in Moscow. The annual festivities marked Bastille Day, one of the biggest days on the French national calendar.

The national day of France, commonly known as Bastille Day in English-speaking countries, is celebrated annually on July 14. In French, it is formally referred to as the Fête nationale française ...