Liberté! Egalité! Fraternité! – La Fête Nationale (Bastille Day) 14th July

Written by Jodi R, Germany, July 2011

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Liberté! Egalité! Fraternité! – La Fête Nationale (Bastille Day) 14th July

In France, Bastille Day is a national holiday that commemorates the storming of the Bastille on 14 July 1789. An open act of rebellion against the monarchy that ushered in the beginning of the French Revolution, the storming of the Bastille was the first step to establishing a republican government. Two days later, the king officially recognized the blue, white and red flag, symbolising liberty, equality and brotherhood. Today all that remains of the Bastille fortress prison is a small wall on the platform of Métro line 5.

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Reply by Anastasiia M, May 2012

Doing what: Paris Walking Tour - The French Revolution

A really amazing walking tour for those interested in history. I read a lot about french revolution before and it felt unbelievable to walk the places where certain events happened. The guide was very knowledgeable.

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Reply by Gabrielle B, May 2012

Doing what: Paris Walking Tour - The French Revolution

This was a great tour, it was hard to believe I was standing where all the action happened a long time ago. The guide was very informative and friendly.