What is the purpose of Bastille day in France?

Answer 1

Bastille Day commemorates the two events without which there would be no French Republic, and is as such the national day of France.

The first event was the storming of the Bastille jail on July 14, 1789, which historically marks the beginning of the French Revolution.

The second event was the Fête de la Fédération, a more constructive celebration of the union (federation) of the French people against monarchy and toward the founding of the French Republic. This event was attended in Paris by several hundred thousand people and by the deputies of all 85 French departments.

It started on July 14, 1790, on the first anniversary of the storming of the Bastille, and lasted for several days.

The French Republic was later founded on September 21, 1792, but July 14 was deemed a more important date because of its signification.

Note that the French do not celebrate a "Bastille" day, which is a name used by English speakers only, they celebrate the Fête Nationale (national day), known as such since its promulgation by law in 1880, more simply known as le quatorze juillet(the fourteenth of July.)

Answer 2

In early July 1789, there was unrest in Paris following food riots (the same kind of unrest existed periodically throughout Europe) and the people of Paris were scared of a supposed attack from the King's foreign regiments. On the 14th of July, aided by members of the National Guards, the Parisians raided the arsenal of the Invalids, where they seized cannons, then went on to the Bastille, a fortress and prison where they thought they could find powder. A gunfight ensued and the Bastille was stormed. That day marks the official beginning of the French revolution and the 14th of July is the French national day.

Answer 3

July 14, 1789 marked the beginning of the French Revolution, which eventually led to the abolition of monarchy and the founding of the French Republic.

The purpose of Bastille Day (July 14) is to celebrate this anniversary as the most important national day.

Answer 4

Well, there isn't in French. It is called the Fête Nationale; but as it partly commemorates the Storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789, English speakers call it Bastille Day.

The national day of France actually mostly commemorates the Fête de la Fédération on July 14, 1790, which was the first constructive step toward the founding of the first French Republic two years later, on September 22, 1792. So it is actually incorrect to call the national day of France Bastille Day.

Answer 5

The French celebrate Bastille Day because it marks the day when the French revolution started and also the process of their nation getting rid of the monarchy, to become a republic.

Answer 6

Bastille Day is a symbol of French national pride because it represents the day the French Revolution began. It is celebrated on July 14.