Spectacular drone shows replace fireworks for France’s fête nationale Mairies see drones as an alternative to traditional fireworks which have lately suffered from security and ecological concerns
Fête Nationale: French aerobatics team delighting crowds for 70 years We spoke to a Franco-British pilot in the elite Patrouille de France about how they train for the July 14 display
France’s July 14 national day: What happens and why? What is new? We take a closer look at France’s celebrations for la fête nationale
news Traffic and weather: What is forecast for France’s long weekend? Will the sun be shining for France’s national holiday on Friday?
France bans fireworks for July 14 celebrations amid violence fears Authorities are worried about a repeat of the violence after the death of Nahel, 17, during a police check in the Paris suburbs
Firefighters, fêtes and forms: Key dates to know this July in France From culture to community events, here is our wrap of what is happening next month
New train line, Dover ferries, busy roads: Nine France travel updates We also look at how a couple found themselves the only passengers on a flight
More people evacuated as south-west France wildfires rage on One fire has been ‘stabilised’ but not ‘controlled’. Today’s high temperatures of up to 40C and wind will make it difficult to continue tackling the flames
Ukraine, energy, pensions: Key points of Macron’s July 14 interview The French president discussed the issues which will play an important role in his second term in office
Former PM and Line Renaud among those awarded French Legion of Honour American jazz organist and singer Rhoda Scott was also on the latest list of people given the French accolade
France’s July 14 military parade: theme and schedule to watch on TV The traditional procession carries the theme ‘share the flame’, a nod to past resistance fighters and the Paris 2024 Olympics
‘France’s July 14 military parade is no Russia or North Korea’ The parade featuring tanks and fighter planes is a display of France’s values and identity and is often misunderstood by foreigners, say historians
Why has feeble victory at the Bastille become France’s national day? It only freed seven prisoners but is now the symbol of French freedom
Fête nationale holiday: where to expect heavy traffic in France The congestion will continue until Sunday, as people move around the country for long weekend breaks French communes cancel July 14 firework displays due to wildfire risk What’s coming up this week in France (July 11)? French air force confirms July 14 red smoke error
Video: French cadet proposes to girlfriend during July 14 Paris parade The young couple were congratulated by French president Emmanuel Macron Military parade but less fireworks: How France is celebrating July 14 Hero sailor Jean le Cam among France's July 14 honours list Fête Nationale military parade to go ahead in Paris if Covid allows Macron’s July 14 interview: masks, racism and 3D printing What will France's July 14 celebrations look like this year?
Health worker ceremony replaces Paris's July 14 parade This year's main Fête Nationale ceremony will take place at Place de la Concorde
'Flying soldier' steals July 14 parade show Now, 'flyboard' inventor is planning a cross-Channel challenge for later this month...
Nice has first fireworks show since 2016 terror attack The first firework display in Nice since the terrorist attack of July 2016 has taken place in celebration of today’s July 14 Fête Nationale .
France to create new Space army command France is to create a new Space army, to “ensure the development and strengthening” of the country’s “spatial capacity”, President Emmanuel Macron has announced.
14 reasons why life in France is fabulous for July 14 Ahead of the 2019 Fête nationale celebrations, Samantha David takes time to remember a few things that make living in France just a little bit special - from the food, to the rules on buying a house...
US military parade inspired by Paris's July 14 event Planned celebrations in Washington DC, dubbed by US President Donald Trump as a 'Salute to America', have proved controversial
845 cars torched on July 14 weekend Number of vehicles set alight during darker Fête Nationale tradition falls compared to previous year - but arrest figure higher than in 2017