TRIBUTE: They were taken by sixteen Nice walkers to 6153 meters above sea level … The pebbles were painted by students of a specialized class. They are now at the summit of Stok Kangri in India. They were challenged. Take 86 pebbles, in memory of the 86 victims of the attack on the Nice Promenade des Anglais on […]
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BASTILLE DAY: Enjoy the music, dancing and fireworks at the lake of Choisel on Thursday 13th July … Thursday 13th July, on the eve of the Bastille Day of the 14th July, the Châteaubriant population and of the surrounding towns and villages are invited to participate in the traditional fireworks display organized by the town, […]
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ELYSEE: “The President has the opportunity to express himself in front of the Nation” on Monday, July 3rd, said his entourage The head of state breaks with a tradition set up by Valéry Giscard d’Estaing .Emmanuel Macron has indeed indicated that he will not give a TV interview on Bastille day, the 14th July, announced his entourage on […]
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DIPLOMACY: “American soldiers will participate in the parade alongside their French comrades”, also said the Elysee … He accepted the invitation of the French president. Donald Trump will attend the 14th July parade to commemorate the centenary of the entry of the US into World War one. “On this occasion, US soldiers will participate in […]
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TERRORISM: The President of the Republic should join Nice on the 14th July to commemorate the victims of the murderous attack in 2016 … Emmanuel Macron will be in Nice on the 14th July, one year after the deadly attack occurred on the Promenade des Anglais. The coming of the President of the Republic to […]
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Francois Hollande called on Monday, the eve of the National Bastille Day, for the French to stand united against the terrorist threat and to “reject fear,” which would be the “worst poison” for “living together”. Francois Hollande called on earlier today, Monday, the eve of National Bastille Day, for the French to stand united against the terrorist […]
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14th July: Here is the programme of events for Pouancé to celebrate Bastille day Just got hold of the programme for the upcoming Bastille day celebrations in the town of Pouancé in the Ombrée d’Anjou on the 14th of July. The events are taking place on the edge of the water at the Pré de […]
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For the National occasion of Bastille Day, the municipality of Chateaubriant has provided entertainment and a ceremony that will take place on Monday 13 and Tuesday, 14 July 2015. This is the timetable for the events in Chateaubriant to celebrate Bastille Day this year. Monday, July 13 – From 9 pm to at the Choisel […]
Continue ReadingAs promised I have put the video of the fireworks up on YouTube, the link is below if anyone wants to take a look. It turned out a good evening, with the fireworks set to music and with a large turnout for what is a small village. http://youtu.be/dhMnBaCQ1-4
Continue ReadingOf course the 14th July is Bastille Day here, a national holiday, so I am going to have a relaxing day as I have my Daughter and Grandson visiting, and then tonight I am off to the Bastille Day celebrations and fireworks in a neighbouring village. I will hopefully post a video of it within […]
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