Where can I watch the fireworks in Paris Bastille Day?

The Bastille Day fireworks happen at the Eiffel Tower! The fireworks are set off behind the tower, where the lights frame the tower in dazzling spirals and blooms. For this reason, the main viewing space and musical procession takes place in front of the Eiffel Tower along Champ de Mars.

Are shops open on Bastille Day in Paris?

Unlike other major French holidays, department stores will be open — including Galeries Lafayette Haussmann, Le Bon Marché, BHV, Carrousel du Louvre, and Printemps. Most restaurants will be open but we advise you to make a reservation just to be certain. Most food stores and other similar services will be open.

Are there fireworks on Bastille Day?

A truly spectacular Bastille Day fireworks show at the Eiffel Tower and Trocadéro Garden across the Seine sends dazzling bursts of light across the Parisian night sky. The show follows a unique theme each year – and each year, you’ll swear the display is the best ever.

What is free on Bastille Day?

If there is one event not to miss in Paris, it is the French national holiday! This festive occasion brings people together and offers 2 days of exceptional free entertainment: a military parade, cultural programme, an outdoor operatic concert, and most of all, breathtaking fireworks.

What time are the fireworks at the Eiffel Tower?

Starting time of the fireworks on 14 July 2021: from 11pm, for a duration of about 30 minutes.

Is Paris busy on Bastille Day?

Huge Crowds in Paris For Bastille Day Busy streets are full of people partying at night, some being just happy, some being drunk.

What do the French drink on Bastille Day?

Get out your beret: July 14 is the historic French holiday Bastille Day! It’s time to play a few games of pétanque and eat a bowl of Gruyère-crusted onion soup and a plate of steak frites. But you must have at least one cocktail before you order a bottle of Beaujolais.

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How do people in Paris celebrate Bastille Day?

Bastille Day in Paris

  1. July 14th fireworks display.
  2. Military Parade on the Avenue des Champs-Elysées.
  3. Firemen’s balls on 13 and 14 July in fire stations in Paris – Cancelled in 2021.
  4. A cruise on the Seine to admire the fireworks for Bastille Day on July 14th.
  5. The best places to admire the fireworks in Paris.

What do people do on Bastille Day in Paris?

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