Bastille Day, or French National Day as it’s known in France, is coming up on Tuesday, July 14, and the city is getting ready to celebrate all things French. Check out these eight family-friendly ways to celebrate and learn about French culture as Bastille Day approaches.
Bastille Day on 60th Street
12–5 pm, Sunday, July 12
60th Street between 5th Avenue and Lexington
Spend Bastille Day by celebrating at New York City’s ultimate street fair in honor of the French holiday, presented by the French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF)! With champagne tastings, free film screenings, and a chance to win a free trip to Paris you can’t miss out on this fun-filled Francophone afternoon. bastilledayny.com
French Restaurant Week
July 13–July 19
In celebration of Bastille Day, New York City’s best French restaurants have gathered together to host French Restaurant Week. With a selection of more than 30 fabulous restaurants, you can’t miss this opportunity to enjoy dinner prix-fixe menus all over the city. frenchrestaurantweek.com
Macarons Map
We love Time Out’s roundup of the perfect patisseries to hit this summer for a delectable French macaron. Make sure to check out at least one of these yummy spots this Bastille Day! timeout.com
Films on the Green
Join Films on the Green for its eighth annual film festival, exclusively featuring French films with free, outdoor movie screenings all summer. Sponsored by the Cultural Services of the French Embassy, FACE Foundation and the City of New York Parks & Recreation, Films on the Green takes place in more than five different locations in Manhattan and Brooklyn. frenchculture.org
Juliette Restaurant
Get your expat on with Juliette’s French-inspired menu, featuring the yummiest pommes frites Williamsburg has to offer. Sit inside in the airy dining room with ivy hanging from the walls and skylight ceiling or sit on the patio and enjoy happy hour with a view. juliettewilliamsburg.com
Aedes de Venustas
Enjoy some French scents and other goodies at this adorable Parisian enclave in Manhattan’s West Village. Inspired by the typical French pharmacy, Aedes de Venustas features bath oils, hair care and other self-care products. aedes.com
Carré D’Artistes NYC
Carré D’Artistes brings the flare of French museums to this quaint West Village gallery. Enjoy some of the beautiful pieces or bring your kids to the children’s artist workshop on the last Wednesday of every month at 6pm and 7 pm. carredartistesnyc.com
Eric Kayser Artisan Boulanger
Get your French fill with the best Parisian pastries in New York City at Eric Kayser Artisan Boulanger, originally located in the heart of Paris. Voted best baguette in 2013 by New York Magazine, you’ll feel like you landed yourself at a bakery on L’Avenue des Champs. maison-kayser-usa.com
