Monday, February 11, 2008

Celebrate Bastille Day In Paris this Year

Have you experienced Bastille Day in Paris?? If not, consider planning your next vacation for July 14th to experience this historical celebration. This date in Paris represents the storming of the Bastille prison in Paris in 1789 as well as the 1st major event of the French Revolution. When you are planning your trip to Paris, make sure to search the extensive list of Paris hotels to find the one that is most suitable for your needs during your memorable vacation and one that is near one of these important celebrations:

1. Fireworks

Fireworks are a significant part of the Bastille Day and are celebrated across the city of Paris. The biggest celebrations are held near the Eiffel Tower, the Saint Germain des Pres district and around the Montparnasse. While these are not the only places across Paris that hold these celebrations, if you are looking to experience the largest fireworks celebrations in Paris, you will want to make plans to attend one of these 3. To ensure that you are within walking distance, consider staying at one of the following Eiffel Tower hotels: the Eiffel Seine, the Hotel Sezz or the Eiffel Capitol. Any one of these 3 Paris hotels will be sure to impress you.

2. Bal du 14 Juillet

Bal du Juillet happens the night before Bastille Day and is described as a giant dance party. A different theme is introduced every year and the participants and entertainers wear colorful costumes and the area is filled with exciting cultural live music. When you are searching Paris hotels, consider staying in the area near Bastille. Three of the top choices for Bastille hotels are the Le Marceau Bastille, the Bastille Speria and the Hotel Paris Bastille.

3. Paris Military Parade

On the afternoon of Bastille Day, an impressive military parade can be seen in the area of Champs Elysees. Bastille Day is similar in significance to the 4th of July in the United States or Canada Day. The parade is the oldest and largest military parades in the world and is widely attended. To select a Paris hotel near this historical event, consider the Hotel de Castiglione, the Hotel Marignon Champs- Elysees or the Claridge Bellman.

No matter which Paris hotel you choose to stay in, if you visit near Bastille Day, you are sure to experience a historical celebration in one of the best cities in the world.

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