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#20 - Bastille Day in France – what’s it all about?
Manage episode 367040993 series 3397942
Bastille Day is France’s biggest national holiday. Find out what it’s all about and why French people have no idea what you’re talking about when you call it Bastille Day – they don’t call it that at all!
We explore the history of this famous day and uncover fun facts such as the DNA of a king discovered in a dried pumpkin (yup, really), how Marie-Antoinette loved the tune to the Marseillaise, even though the words called for her demise. And how the wife of a ship’s captain from Maine, USA almost had the royal family as house guests… The history, the legends and the weird and wonderful snippets uncovered…
Plus, the French go wild on 14th July but really this special day starts the night before and involves dancing at Fireman’s balls, Bals des pompiers – yes really! The big day includes parties, parades and fireworks – discover how the spirit of revolution is celebrated in France.
Follow us:
- On Twitter
- On Instagram
- On Facebook
- On The Good Life France's website
- On Paris Chanson's
Thanks for listening!
Chapters
1. Intro (00:00:00)
2. Bastille Day in France (00:01:46)
3. Q&A Section (00:21:08)
4. Conclusion (00:25:37)
54 episodes
Manage episode 367040993 series 3397942
Bastille Day is France’s biggest national holiday. Find out what it’s all about and why French people have no idea what you’re talking about when you call it Bastille Day – they don’t call it that at all!
We explore the history of this famous day and uncover fun facts such as the DNA of a king discovered in a dried pumpkin (yup, really), how Marie-Antoinette loved the tune to the Marseillaise, even though the words called for her demise. And how the wife of a ship’s captain from Maine, USA almost had the royal family as house guests… The history, the legends and the weird and wonderful snippets uncovered…
Plus, the French go wild on 14th July but really this special day starts the night before and involves dancing at Fireman’s balls, Bals des pompiers – yes really! The big day includes parties, parades and fireworks – discover how the spirit of revolution is celebrated in France.
Follow us:
- On Twitter
- On Instagram
- On Facebook
- On The Good Life France's website
- On Paris Chanson's
Thanks for listening!
Chapters
1. Intro (00:00:00)
2. Bastille Day in France (00:01:46)
3. Q&A Section (00:21:08)
4. Conclusion (00:25:37)
54 episodes
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