Thursday, 14th July is Bastille Day 2022 in France.

You may have seen it on the news, a few publications, or you were probably watching England winning the Cricket World Cup and Federer losing another Grand Slam. Either way, it's one of the most important events on the French calendar. But why?

Here are 10 interesting facts about Bastille Day or la Fête Nationale or "The National Holiday" to familiarize yourself with the day and the events that took place many, many decades ago:

10 Facts About Bastille Day

 

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