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Spectacular drone shows replace fireworks for France’s fête nationale

Mairies see drones as an alternative to traditional fireworks which have lately suffered from security and ecological concerns

Fête Nationale: French aerobatics team delighting crowds for 70 years

We spoke to a Franco-British pilot in the elite Patrouille de France about how they train for the July 14 display

France’s July 14 national day: What happens and why? What is new?

We take a closer look at France’s celebrations for la fête nationale

New train line, Dover ferries, busy roads: Nine France travel updates

We also look at how a couple found themselves the only passengers on a flight

More people evacuated as south-west France wildfires rage on

One fire has been ‘stabilised’ but not ‘controlled’. Today’s high temperatures of up to 40C and wind will make it difficult to continue tackling the flames

Ukraine, energy, pensions: Key points of Macron’s July 14 interview

The French president discussed the issues which will play an important role in his second term in office

Former PM and Line Renaud among those awarded French Legion of Honour

American jazz organist and singer Rhoda Scott was also on the latest list of people given the French accolade

France’s July 14 military parade: theme and schedule to watch on TV

The traditional procession carries the theme ‘share the flame’, a nod to past resistance fighters and the Paris 2024 Olympics

‘France’s July 14 military parade is no Russia or North Korea’

The parade featuring tanks and fighter planes is a display of France’s values and identity and is often misunderstood by foreigners, say historians

Why has feeble victory at the Bastille become France’s national day?

It only freed seven prisoners but is now the symbol of French freedom

Fête nationale holiday: where to expect heavy traffic in France

The congestion will continue until Sunday, as people move around the country for long weekend breaks

French communes cancel July 14 firework displays due to wildfire risk

Several places in Bouches-du-Rhône and Gard are affected by cancellations as a heatwave hits the southwest of the country

What’s coming up? The week ahead in France

Temperatures of up to 40C, celebrations for the Fête Nationale, two top music festivals and more

Hero sailor Jean le Cam among France's July 14 honours list

Actress Laetitia Casta and French-American choreographer Carolyn Carlson were also among the 467 people honoured for their services to the nation in this July 14 legion d'honneur list

Nice has first fireworks show since 2016 terror attack

The first firework display in Nice since the terrorist attack of July 2016 has taken place in celebration of today’s July 14 Fête Nationale .

France to create new Space army command

France is to create a new Space army, to “ensure the development and strengthening” of the country’s “spatial capacity”, President Emmanuel Macron has announced.

14 reasons why life in France is fabulous for July 14

Ahead of the 2019 Fête nationale celebrations, Samantha David takes time to remember a few things that make living in France just a little bit special - from the food, to the rules on buying a house...