What Is Bastille Day?

What Is Bastille Day?

 Bonjour! July 14 marks an important date in French history which is known as Bastille Day.
Bastille Day is an important historical moment not only in French history, but also in wider European history and it marks the storming of the Bastille in 1789.
None of this ringing a bell? Weren’t paying attention during history classes? Well luckily we’ve put together a handy guide explaining everything you possibly would ever need to know about this famous day in 1789.
What is it?
Bastille Day is named after the storming of the Bastille (a French prison) on July 14, 1789. This prison was famous in Paris and it served as a symbol of royal authority.
The decision to storm it was a key event in the French Revolution.
Bastille Day is formally known in France as La fête nationale, and more commonly as Le quatorze juillet.
What are the origins?

Historic depiction of the event (Picture: Hulton Archive/Getty)
Historic depiction of the event (Picture: Hulton Archive/Getty)

Similar to the American Revolution, the French Revolution was influenced by ideals spread by the Enlightenment movement around the concept of inalienable rights. This included taking back freedoms, and challenging the status quo.
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The French during this period had many concerns around poverty and socio-economic injustices. They were tired of not having their concerns heard by those in power, and by the late 1780s people would gather to speak against the King and Queen and demand for new laws to be made.
The Bastille was a prison used to hold those who challenged the King and Queen, and for many French civilians it was symbolic of royal corruption.
The storming of the Bastille began events which eventually led to King Louis XVI and his wife Marie Antoinette being sent to the guillotine in 1793.
How is it celebrated?

French troops march down the Champs Elysees during the annual Bastille Day parade (Picture: Alain Jocard/AFP/Getty Images)
French troops march down the Champs Elysees during the annual Bastille Day parade (Picture: Alain Jocard/AFP/Getty Images)

Today celebrations are held all throughout France.
The largest and oldest military parade in Europe is held in the morning on the Champs-Élysées in front of the President, along with other officials and foreign guests.
This is a very popular event in France, and it is broadcast on French TV and draws large crowds.
How can I get involved?
In London there are often events taking place in Battersea Park, Camden Town and Kentish Town.

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