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Greek Olympian Stefanos Ntouskos handed over the flame to French Olympian Laure Manaudou

The Olympic Torch’s Path Traverses Its Way to Paris

by Colleen's Paris May 4, 2024
Life in ParisParis Olympics 2024 written by Colleen's Paris

Traversing French territory (hexagon, metropole and overseas), it reaches Paris for Bastille Day, July 14. The route covers all 20 arrodissements/districts.

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July 14 Bastille Day Fireworks Paris; photo by Robert Johnstone

July Activities in Paris

by Colleen's Paris June 26, 2013
Activities, Theater, Cinema, MusicLife in Paris written by Colleen's Paris

  July 14 activities Parade along the Champs Elysées beginning at 10:30 a.m. at the Arc de Triomphe Bal du 13 juillet – The July 13th Ball at the Bastille from 8 p.m. to midnight Bal des pompiers – Fireman’s Ball – All of the neighborhood fire and rescue departments open their doors July …

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Detail of the Monument à la République; Marianne wearing the Phrygian cap, granite and marble colleensparis.com

Why Is There July 14 “Bastille Day”?

by Colleen's Paris July 14, 2010
Life in ParisMonuments written by Colleen's Paris

Today is Bastille Day on July 14 in France. This year as I am watching the military parade on TV, the rain is pouring down. Aircraft squadrons fly over the Champs-Elysées on the France 1 television channel. A moment later, I look out the window and they fly low over …

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Image in the metro for "Soldes" Sales either in Spring or Winter in Paris

General July Activities In Paris

by Colleen's Paris June 28, 2010
Activities, Theater, Cinema, MusicLife in Paris written by Colleen's Paris

Use Google Translate for Paris activities and information on the following web sites: For a complete list of exhibitions visit the newspaper leParisien.fr-Paris étudiant.com web site l’Officiel des spectacles or buy the magazine for 35 cents when you arrive in Paris. Summer Sale begins end of June in Paris Between …

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