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Le 14 juillet

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  • Name one public holiday (in French). "le 14 juillet" is not allowed.
    Noël, le nouvel an, Pâques, le 1er mai, le 8 mai, l'Ascension, la Pentecôte, l'Assomption, la Toussaint, le 11 novembre
  • If you were in Paris on "le 14 juillet", what would you see ?
    Military marches, fireworks
  • When is France's National Day ? (in French)
    Le 14 juillet
  • Where is "le 14 juillet" celebrated in France ?
    Everywhere, in all towns, villages...
  • What was the Bastille ?
    A prison, a fortress
  • To get the best experience at seeing the military marches of "le 14 juillet" where should you be in Paris ?
    On the Champs-Elysées, near the Arc-de-Triomphe
  • How did the King die ?
    He was guillotined.
  • How do you say "a public bal" in French ?
    un bal populaire
  • When did the French Revolution start ? (in French)
    le 14 juillet 1789
  • What is the government style of France now ? Hint : it is not a monarchy
    A Republic
  • How do you say "a public holiday" in French ?
    un jour férié
  • Who started the Revolution ?
    300 people who took over the Bastille.
  • Who was the King of France in 1789 ?
    Louis XVI
  • Why were the people unhappy with the King at the time ?
    One of : because the King had absolute power, because of high taxes, because of high food prices.
  • What is "le 14 juillet" called in English ?
    Bastille Day
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