- Wikipedia: Bastille Day
Discusses the history of Bastille Day, the origin of the present holiday, and current festivities celebrating the storming of the Bastille.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bastille_Day
- Marseillaise 1792, La
Features the lyrics in French and English, a brief history, and an audio file.
www.fordham.edu/halsall/mod/marseill.html
- About.com: Bastille Day
Discusses the history of Bastille Day and suggests further reading about the French national holiday.
french.about.com/library/weekly/aa071400.htm
- Carnaval de Nice
Annual Mardi Gras (Shrove Tuesday) festival featuring parades, flower processions, fireworks, and more.
www.nicecarnaval.com
- Progress Report: Bastille Day
Editorial article looking at significance of Bastille Day.
www.progress.org/archive/fold46.htm
- Christmas Traditions in France and in Canada
Covering traditional family celebrations in France and Canada, religious Christmas ceremonies, and communal festivities. Also explains how the holiday has been celebrated through the centuries and more.
www.culture.gouv.fr/culture/noel/angl/noel.htm
- Christmas in France
Brief overview of French Christmas traditions.
www.the-north-pole.com/around/france.html
- Infoplease: Bastille Day
Answers the question, what's so revolutionary about Bastille Day?
www.infoplease.com/spot/99bastilleday.html
- CuisineNet Cafe: Bastille Day in New York
Looks at what French chefs around the city are preparing for the holiday.
www.cuisinenet.com/cafe/wise_elders/1996/00003-1.shtml
- Remains of the Bastille
Features a picture of and information on the Bastille.
www.atkielski.com/inlink.php?/PhotoGallery/Paris/General/BastilleRemainsSma...
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