-2016- | Bastille Day

Bastille Day is also a celebration of French history and heritage, with its roots in the medieval period and its evolution over the centuries. The event is marked by a range of cultural activities, including concerts, exhibitions, and historical reenactments.

The attack occurred just nine months before the 2017 presidential election. Marine Le Pen of the National Front (now National Rally) immediately blamed "radical Islam" and criticized the government's lax security. The attack propelled security and immigration to the top of the political agenda, enabling Le Pen to reach the second round of voting for the first time. Bastille Day -2016-

And on the railings, tied to lampposts, pinned to the plane trees, flowers began to appear. Not official wreaths, but single roses, wilting tulips, sunflowers. And candles, thousands of them, their flames trembling in the morning breeze. Beside them, handwritten notes in childish script: “Pourquoi?” and “On n’oublie pas.” Bastille Day is also a celebration of French

Just after 10:30 PM, a 19-tonne cargo truck was deliberately driven into the crowd at high speeds. The driver, Mohamed Lahouaiej-Bouhlel, zigzagged for nearly 2 kilometres to cause maximum casualties before being stopped by police. Marine Le Pen of the National Front (now

Eight years later, the phrase "Bastille Day" holds a dual meaning for the French: the unbreakable pride of the revolution and the unbearable memory of a summer night in Nice. The 86 angels of the Promenade des Anglais serve as a permanent reminder that the price of liberty is sometimes measured in the blood of children watching fireworks.

As France and the world look to the future, Bastille Day 2016 served as a reminder of the country's rich heritage and its commitment to the values of liberty, equality, and fraternity. Whether you're French or simply a Francophile, Bastille Day is an event that is not to be missed, with its unique blend of history, culture, and celebration.