Comments on: The 14th of July in France https://thefrenchstreet.com/the-14th-of-july-in-france/ Learn About All Things French! Tue, 10 Nov 2020 06:07:28 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.9.3 By: Enrique https://thefrenchstreet.com/the-14th-of-july-in-france/#comment-123 Fri, 17 Jul 2020 15:30:17 +0000 https://thefrenchstreet.com/?p=349#comment-123 In reply to Payton.

Hey, Payton,

Glad to see you learned something new. Feel free to check my site for more info and tips on the French language and culture. Thanks for commenting.

]]> By: Payton https://thefrenchstreet.com/the-14th-of-july-in-france/#comment-122 Fri, 17 Jul 2020 00:39:25 +0000 https://thefrenchstreet.com/?p=349#comment-122 You know, I never really understood this celebration and the truth like you have said was that I was one of those who thought that it marked the start of the French independence. Well now I understand why it is celebrated and I also understand the historical context behind it as well. Overall, this is a good post worth the read.

]]> By: Enrique https://thefrenchstreet.com/the-14th-of-july-in-france/#comment-121 Thu, 16 Jul 2020 01:10:58 +0000 https://thefrenchstreet.com/?p=349#comment-121 In reply to Dancinscot.

Hi, Dancinscot,

I see you’re into history like me hehe. It’s always nice to run into people with similar interests.

Yes, you’re right. Those were times of change and uncertainty. The monarchy believed it could always do as it pleased, but the people eventually got tired of it.

Thanks for commenting.

]]> By: Dancinscot https://thefrenchstreet.com/the-14th-of-july-in-france/#comment-120 Tue, 14 Jul 2020 23:08:24 +0000 https://thefrenchstreet.com/?p=349#comment-120 Bonne Fete Nationale!  Yes I did know the origin of this holiday. And such a bloody revolution it started! So many stories an plays were written about the events that ensued the storming of the Bastille. The writers and playwrights of the day were all involved in the political struggles of the time. 

I’m sure the other monarchies in Europe looked on with horror, to see feudalism being given the boot! And that is why it is celebrated around the world, because any country can be happy about that!

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