What is Bastille Day and why is it celebrated?
- Written by: Romain Fathi, Senior Lecturer, History, Flinders University
The Fête de la Fédération at Champ de Mars on July 14, 1790. Woodcut by Helman, from a picture by C. Monet, Painter of the King Bibliothèque nationale de FranceFrench people travelling to or living in English-speaking countries are sometimes surprised when asked about their plans for “Bastille Day”: they...