Vive la France! Today marks the anniversary of the storming of the Bastille walls in 1789. The Bastille, a fortress-prison, became a symbol for the common people's revolt against the French Royal family. The day marks the beginning of the French Revolution, a ten year period of radical social and political change that resulted in a shift from an absolute monarchy to a government of the people. So today celebrate all things French! Some good bubbly from Champagne, a dinner at your favourite French restaurant, or maybe wearing the colours of France are all great ideas to commemorate today's French independence day.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
July 14 - Bastille Day (France)
Vive la France! Today marks the anniversary of the storming of the Bastille walls in 1789. The Bastille, a fortress-prison, became a symbol for the common people's revolt against the French Royal family. The day marks the beginning of the French Revolution, a ten year period of radical social and political change that resulted in a shift from an absolute monarchy to a government of the people. So today celebrate all things French! Some good bubbly from Champagne, a dinner at your favourite French restaurant, or maybe wearing the colours of France are all great ideas to commemorate today's French independence day.
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