France Bastille Day 2022

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France celebrates 14 July every year as National Day, also known as Bastille Day.

Important facts

• French National Day is formally called La Fete Nationale in France.

• It is celebrated on July 14, 1789, the anniversary of the invasion of Bastille, known as a military fort and prison, during the French Revolution.

• Along with France, it is also celebrated by other countries and especially by French speaking people and communities.

• Many public events are organised on this occasion but the most famous event is the Bastille Day Military Parade.

• This parade takes place in Paris on the morning of July 14. The first parade was held in the year 1880.

• The famous cycling race Tour de France also takes place during Bastille Day.

• The Bastille was a mediaeval armoury, fort and prison in Paris.

• For many common people it represented an unfair monarchy and the monarchy was a symbol of abuse of power.

• On July 14, 1789, soldiers stormed and captured Bastille.

• This signalled the beginning of the French Revolution, and three years later in 1792 the French Republic was formed.

About France 

• France is a country located in Western Europe

• It is the largest country in the continent of Europe in terms of area.

• Capital- Paris

• President- Emmanuel Macron

• currency - euro