Search results
2 days ago · Bastille Day, national holiday in France and its overseas départements and territories, marking the anniversary of the fall on July 14, 1789, of the Bastille, in Paris. Originally built as a medieval fortress, the Bastille eventually came to be used as a state prison .
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
3 days ago · Parade, Parties & Dancing, Concerts, Fireworks on French National Day! If you are lucky enough to spend Bastille Day - known in France as La Fête Nationale (French National Day) or Le Quatorze Juillet (July 14th) - in Paris, you'll get to experience the biggest summer celebration in the city.
6 days ago · New & Upcomming Anne Perry Book Releases [2024 Edition] As of July 11th, 2024 , Anne Perry has 2 new or upcoming book releases . Check out Anne Perry’s next book below as it could be your favorite yet.
5 days ago · Winter will mean early sunsets, so walking tours (say, with Paris Walks) need to be done earlier on the day. There should be some great Christmas decorations in the city and in stores, etc. Pore over some guidebooks (There are many in the library.
4 days ago · A friend recommended to me the 2023 Oscar-winning release American Fiction, so I watched it this week (streaming on Prime video). The premise: Thelonious Ellison, a Black novelist/professor, writes highbrow novels that haven’t sold many copies. As a result, he can’t seem to get a new book deal, despite the loyal cheerleading of his agent.
5 days ago · Every corner of the city glows with illuminating fairy lights and trade fairs emerge to provide blissful shopping and magical entertainment to tourists and locals alike. For your guidance, use this list of top Christmas markets in Paris for your upcoming yuletide vacation in the City of Light.
5 days ago · Gnomeo & Juliet is a 2011 animated romantic comedy film that reimagines the classic tale of Romeo and Juliet in the world of warring indoor and outdoor gnomes. The story revolves around garden gnomes Gnomeo and Juliet, who face numerous obstacles as they become entangled in a feud between their neighbors.
