#20 - Bastille Day in France – what’s it all about?

Bastille Day is France’s biggest national holiday. Find out what
it’s all about and why French people have no idea what you’re
talking about when you call it Bastille Day – they don’t call it
that at all!


We explore the history of this famous day and uncover fun facts
such as the DNA of a king discovered in a dried pumpkin (yup,
really), how Marie-Antoinette loved the tune to the Marseillaise,
even though the words called for her demise. And how the wife of
a ship’s captain from Maine, USA almost had the royal family as
house guests… The history, the legends and the weird and
wonderful snippets uncovered…


Plus, the French go wild on 14th July but really this special day
starts the night before and involves dancing at Fireman’s balls,
Bals des pompiers – yes really! The big day includes parties,
parades and fireworks – discover how the spirit of revolution is
celebrated in France.


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