French president Emmanuel Macron was today seen attending a military parade in Paris in honour of Bastille Day, amid growing political resentment following the shock election results earlier this month. French president Emmanuel Macron was today seen attending a military parade in Paris in honour of Bastille Day Bastille Day is the celebration of revolutionaries storming the Bastille fortress and …
Paris is hosting an extra-special guest for France’s national holiday Sunday — the Olympic flame lighting up the city’s grandiose military parade for Bastille Day. While people around France mark the day with concerts, parties and fireworks, here’s a look at what the holiday’s about, and what’s different this year: What does Bastille Day celebrate? This year’s Bastille Day offers …
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