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The Bastille Day Celebration Tour – 5 Days in Paris & Versailles is a spectacular journey into France’s most patriotic and festive time of the year. Every July 14th, Paris transforms into a jubilant stage of national pride, fireworks, military ceremonies, and cultural celebrations. This unforgettable tour blends French history, world-famous festivities, royal grandeur, and Parisian charm with expert-guided experiences and carefully curated activities.
Begin your adventure with a warm private transfer from Charles de Gaulle Airport to your centrally located 4- or 5-star hotel. After settling in, enjoy a welcome dinner at a classic Parisian bistro and a gentle orientation walk along the Seine, taking in some of the city’s iconic views.
Day two showcases Paris’ artistic treasures with a guided visit to the Louvre Museum, followed by exploration of Montmartre and the basilica of Sacré-Cœur. You’ll have time to enjoy Parisian cafés, shopping, or relaxed evening sightseeing at your leisure.
Bastille Day itself begins with the legendary military parade along the Champs-Élysées, featuring performances by the French Air Force, marching regiments, and patriotic displays. Later, experience a traditional gourmet picnic at Champ de Mars with Champagne and French delicacies. As night falls, Paris delivers one of the world’s most unforgettable fireworks displays, illuminating the Eiffel Tower in a spectacular celebration of liberté, égalité, fraternité.
The following day, step into royal splendor with a guided tour of the Palace of Versailles, including the Hall of Mirrors and stunning gardens. Return to Paris in time for a musical celebration, open-air concert, or an evening cabaret performance.
Your tour concludes with a leisurely Parisian morning before a private airport transfer, taking home memories of France at its most spirited and unforgettable.
Welcome to Paris! After your arrival at Charles de Gaulle Airport, a private transfer takes you to your central hotel. Unwind or begin your Parisian adventure with a stroll along the Seine. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner at a classic Parisian bistro. Optional: Cruise the Seine for your first glittering view of the Eiffel Tower.
Start your day with a guided tour of the Louvre Museum, home to the Mona Lisa. After lunch, visit the majestic Notre-Dame and explore the artsy charm of Montmartre, home to the Sacré-Cœur. The evening is free—explore Paris’s nightlife or relax at a riverside café.
Wake early to secure a good spot along the Champs-Élysées for the military parade, complete with planes flying overhead and French flags waving. Later, enjoy a festive Bastille Day picnic with gourmet French food and wine at Champ de Mars, beneath the Eiffel Tower. As night falls, enjoy the breathtaking fireworks display synchronized to music—a highlight of the trip!
Head to Versailles for a royal day out. Tour the Palace of Versailles, the Hall of Mirrors, and the immaculate gardens. Return to Paris in the evening and discover a live Bastille Day concert or enjoy a cabaret show at the Moulin Rouge or Paradis Latin.
After breakfast, enjoy a relaxing morning walk or last-minute shopping on Rue de Rivoli. Private transfer to the airport for your departure, with festive memories and a heart full of liberty, equality, and fraternity.
Every year on July 14th across France, with the biggest celebration in Paris.
It's France’s National Day, commemorating the storming of the Bastille in 1789, a key moment in the French Revolution.
The fireworks at the Eiffel Tower and military parade on the Champs-Élysées are the biggest highlights.
Yes, it's free and held in the morning on Avenue des Champs-Élysées.
Yes, we arrange priority locations or guided access for ideal viewing.
Comfortable clothing with a festive flair. Many wear blue, white, and red to show national spirit.
Absolutely! Kids enjoy the parade, picnics, and fireworks.
Yes! Expect live music, open-air dances (bals), and street food across neighborhoods.
Many close on Bastille Day, but open-air events compensate for it. Versailles remains open during the celebration week.
Yes, and it’s highly recommended. We suggest a tripod or smartphone with night mode.
Yes, but security is tight, especially around large crowds and events.
Yes, though reservations are essential. We can pre-book a table at a top spot for you.
No, it was destroyed in 1789, but you can visit the Place de la Bastille, where it once stood.
Yes, we can arrange multi-lingual guides on request.
Absolutely! Consider Loire Valley, Normandy, or Provence as pre/post-tour extensions.
