Videos: Drone shows replace July 14 fireworks in France - watch recent good ones

Displays offer stunning visuals without the risk of starting wildfire

Many communes and local authorities see drone shows as an alternative to fireworks

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Published Monday 14 July 2025 - 11:41 Modified Monday 14 July 2025 - 11:41

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Spectacular drone displays are increasingly replacing the traditional firework displays in towns around France - offering stunning visuals without the risk of starting wildfires.

France is one of the world leaders in the sector of performance drones, with several companies offering displays at events around the country.

Many communes and local authorities see drone shows as a safe alternative to fireworks, which can cause the wildfires that plague France each summer.

Here are some of the best drone shows of 2025 so far:

Lyon

Clisson, Loire-Atlantique

La Ciotat, Bouches-du-Rhône

Nice, Alpes-Maritimes

Salon-de-Provence, Bouches-du-Rhône

Bordeaux, Gironde

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