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Student Holidays, BASTILLE DAY

VIVE LA FRANCE It seems to have arrived even quicker than ever this year, but once again Summer is upon us. Exams are drawing to an end and the party season is in full bloom. After the initial festivities...

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Celebrating Bastille Day

Bastille Day is a National Holiday of France celebrated on July 14thevery year. Bastille Day commemorates the anniversary of the day the French people stormed the Bastille Fortress in 1789. This event serves...

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Bastille Day in New York City

Bastille Day is the French National Holiday, celebrated every year on the 14th of July. Bastille Day is a tradition that's been going on since 1790, when it was held on the first anniversary of the storming...

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A Day out in Carcassonne - South of France

La Cite La Cite Up Close La Cite Up Close View over new Carcassonne View over new Carcassonne The start point for this day out sightseeing Carcassonne is the little village of Issel which sits approximately...

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Celebrating Bastille Day in Paris, France

The Fourteenth of July is the National Holiday of France. On this day, the population of France celebrates Bastille Day. It commemorates the 1790 Fete de la Federation, held on the first anniversary of the...

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Avenue des Champs d'Elysees

Avenue des Champs d'Elysees on Bastille Day The Avenue des Champs d'Elysees is one of the most famous streets in the world. Located in Paris, France, this street begins at the Arc de Triomphe and runs east,...

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Why They Couldn't Storm The Bastille in Gaza

As one who follows Israel's attempts to free its soldier, Gilad Shalit with mounting anger and frustration, I am pleased to report the following: Israeli officials on Tuesday took a step forward on behalf...

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Fun Bastille Day activities for kids

google.com Even though we are away from France doesn't mean that we can't still enjoy keeping France's Independence Day tradition alive; in our hearts as well as sharing the holiday with our children. So go...

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Bastille Day

Bastille Day, the French national holiday, commemorates the storming of the Bastille, which took place on 14 July 1789 and marked the beginning of the French Revolution. The Bastille was a prison and a symbol...

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The importance of Bastille Day in French history

The importance of this holiday is in understanding where they were at, and how far they have come since the corrupt monarchy rule of the beginning of their turmoil for the common folks and the anger...

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