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JULY,
14 1789
History of the
French people
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The
Storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789. Ann
Ronan Picture Library collection
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On July 14,
1789, the Parisians take by storm the medieval
fortress of La Bastille, symbol of the French
monarchist authority embodied by King Louis XVI.
It is the beginning of the French Revolution which
will last for 10 years.
Over a century later, the 14th of July is
officially chosen as the National Day, known as
the Bastille Day. Each year French people
celebrate the French Republic through military
parades, but also with fireworks and public dances
in towns throughout the whole of France.
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| The
storming of the Bastille |
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Symbol
of abuse of royal authority, many
documents have been made around this
major event (paintings, engravings,
etc) |
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| Festivities |
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From military parades to fireworks,
passing by public dancings which end
at daybreak. |
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