Hi Louise, Here in France July 14 is a national holiday and celebrated in almost every town and village across the country, it celebrates the storming of The Bastille on 14/07/1789 and the unity of the French people the following year 1790 on the same day. It is said to be "the oldest and largest military parade in Europe". The march takes place on the Champs-Élysées in Paris in front of the President of France, along with other French officials and foreign guests. I prefer to rest quietly on my hill and just give thanks for unity everywhere and hope that it happens! xx
:For Your Students: Bastille Day is the common name given in English-speaking countries to the national day of France, which is celebrated on 14 July each year. In French, it is called the Fête nationale française; ('French National Celebration'); legally it is known as 'le 14 juillet'
Hi Louise, Here in France July 14 is a national holiday and celebrated in almost every town and village across the country, it celebrates the storming of The Bastille on 14/07/1789 and the unity of the French people the following year 1790 on the same day. It is said to be "the oldest and largest military parade in Europe". The march takes place on the Champs-Élysées in Paris in front of the President of France, along with other French officials and foreign guests. I prefer to rest quietly on my hill and just give thanks for unity everywhere and hope that it happens! xx
:For Your Students: Bastille Day is the common name given in English-speaking countries to the national day of France, which is celebrated on 14 July each year. In French, it is called the Fête nationale française; ('French National Celebration'); legally it is known as 'le 14 juillet'
Susie,
Thank you for this information!
I’m wondering if we could work together next year in July to cover La Marseillaise. There’s an inspiring story behind the lyrics. I’ll contact you!
With pleasure Louise… with a years notice I should be able to fir it in!😉xx
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