Bastille Day Brings Baguette Races, French Maids To The District

Célébrons!

Joyeux quatorze juillet!

Bastille Day commemorates the start of the French Revolution in 1789; today, France celebrates with parades, parachutists and parties.

New Yorkers may knock D.C. for its lack of "decent" pizza or subs, but one thing is sure: We have no shortage of great French restaurants.

From the French Embassy to Falls Church, here's a look at Bastille Day parties happening around the city:

Embassy of France

D.C. Bastille Day Events

If you'd rather throw your own fête, we'll get you started with these recipes:

Macarons

French Recipes

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