For more on the historical context of the holiday, you can explore the official France.fr guide to July 14th.
The French Riviera city of Nice was the perfect stage for La Fête Nationale . The sun had set over the Baie des Anges (Bay of Angels), casting a pastel glow over the Mediterranean. An estimated 30,000 people—families, tourists, and locals—had gathered along the iconic Promenade des Anglais . Bastille Day -2016-
Every year on July 14th, France and its people around the world celebrate Bastille Day, a national holiday that commemorates the storming of the Bastille prison in 1789. This historic event marked the beginning of the French Revolution, which ultimately led to the downfall of the absolute monarchy and the rise of the modern French nation. In 2016, Bastille Day was celebrated with great fervor and enthusiasm, with events and festivities taking place not only in France but also in other parts of the world. For more on the historical context of the
At first, there was confusion. The truck was moving slowly, weaving slightly. Some thought it was a drunk driver. Others thought it was a mechanical failure. A man named Samir, a cigarette dangling from his lip, saw the grille of the truck approaching and dove over a low wall into a planter of oleander. He was the first to understand. In 2016, Bastille Day was celebrated with great