Where to Watch Fireworks on Bastille Day in Paris, France (Tips)

The fireworks display on Bastille Day on July 14 is a Big event Which should not be missed during the French National Day celebrations (Bastille Day/National Day) In Paris, France! After all, when the clock strikes 11pm, splashes of bright color erupt from the foot of the picturesque Eiffel Tower and the enchanting gardens of Paris. Trocadero For approximately 35 minutes – A great way to commemorate the beginning of the French Revolution in the country in 1789. (Fireworks on Bastille Day)

Of course, a lot of other cities and towns around France also hold a fireworks display on Bastille Day, but I think Paris is the place where you should see such a display for the first time!

“It reads: Things to do on Bastille Day

Overall, given the importance of this event as well as the celebrations that surround it today, many French people and even non-French alike join this annual event in Paris…and by “a lot” I mean a lot. So, if you want to watch fireworks on Bastille Day, go for it He owns To be prepared to brave the crowds.

The best place to watch would be Champ de Mars; However, everyone looks at that spot every year like a hawk! Rest assured, there are other places and locations throughout Paris that you can visit to get the best view of the Bastille Day fireworks.

First, let’s start with the best, which is of course…

Best locations for fireworks on Bastille Day

» Champ de Mars

(free) As a large public green space located directly in front of the Eiffel Tower, this is it excellent A place to watch the fireworks on Bastille Day as they are all launched from behind a tower somewhere nearby Trocadero.

Moreover, this is where you can also watch the live concert of French National Orchestra and the Radio France Choir that usually starts at 9 p.m. After that, hear them play the French national song loud and clear. Le Marseille During the fireworks show.

It is useful to note that people start reserving their picnic spot here as early as 5pm, so it is best to go here early or take turns with your friends to continue guarding “your territory”.

Metro nearby: Champ de Mars / Tour Eiffel on RER C line, Ecole Militaire on line 8, or Bir Hakeim on line 6.

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» Any cruise along the Seine

($$) The second best thing you can do – Especially if budget is not an issue for you – is to book a riverboat cruise that runs along the Seine River.

Many of the providers there will prepare a special dinner and tour for the day that extends for a few hours. You’ll glide along the Seine River and then stop within walking distance of the Eiffel Tower when it’s time for the Bastille Day fireworks, giving you a great view!

Some of the providers you can book from are: Pato mosh, Vedette de Paris, Paris City Visionand Batu Parisians.

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» Montparnasse Tower

It is a tall office tower located near the Eiffel Tower and offers a wonderful panoramic view perfect for watching Bastille Day fireworks.

($) Unfortunately, the viewing platform here usually closes before the fireworks show starts. If it opens in some years, you will have to fight with the public apart from paying the entrance fee (about 13 euros).

($$$) For this reason, if you are willing to pay a little more while enjoying a delicious dinner, you can book a window table at Cel de Paris Which is located on the 56th floor of the tower (It’s best to book weeks or even months in advance!)

Metro nearby: Paris Montparnasse on line 6.

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» Terrace restaurant

($$$) There are many balcony restaurants that provide a wonderful view of the Bastille Day fireworks up close, including: Les Ombres, Mr. Blueand Maison Blanche.

On the same principle as in Montparnasse, it is best to book your place in advance to secure your place.

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» The balcony of your Parisian friend’s house or the balcony of your hotel

(free) If you have a friend who lives in Paris and has an apartment with a good view of the Eiffel Tower, this of course makes it easier! But if you don’t know anyone there, maybe try Couchsurfing to see if there are any hosts nearby who would like to take you in?

($$ – $$$) Otherwise, if you’re booking your own accommodation, consider these hotels with great rooftop views: Terrace Hotel, Plaza Athene Hotel Paris, Rafael Hotel, and Shangri-La Hotel, Paris.

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» One of the bridges crossing the Seine River

(free) If you can’t be on the Champ de Mars or take a river cruise, the best thing you can do is save a spot on one of the nearby bridges that cross the Seine.

These will be: Alexander III Bridge, Pont des Arts, Concorde Bridge, Bir Hakeim, Alma, Grinnell, and Pont d’Alma.

When I celebrated Bastille Day, I went to the Alma Pont, and even if it was not facing the formal facade of the tower like the view on the Champ de Mars, it nonetheless gave me a wonderful “side” view and I could also hear the music perfectly played by the orchestra.

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» Pasteur Street

Photo by: LPLT / Wikimedia Commons (CC license)

(free) I read somewhere online about how someone found a nice place on a corner Boulevard Vaugirard and Pasteur Street In the Montparnasse district. It’s obviously a street that slopes down a bit, so it gives a good view of the Eiffel Tower during the Bastille Day fireworks no matter what part of the street you’re standing on.

Over the years though, it’s not a ‘secret spot’ anymore, so there will be people there – but perhaps not as much as other areas (yet). However, go and try it!

Metro nearby: Pasteur on line 6.

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» Trocadero

(free) This will be very close to the Eiffel Tower – however, you will have a view on the wrong side since this is the area where the fireworks will be set off. This means that you will not clearly see the tower itself and the entire art of the fireworks display because you will see it from the “back” and not the front.

Metro nearby: Trocadero on line 9.

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» Montmartre and the Basilica of the Sacred Heart

(free) Montmartre will give you amazing panoramic views of Paris from afar. However, pay attention to the word “far” in my sentence because even if you get a good spot here in Montmartre, the Eiffel Tower and fireworks show will be very small in your view.

Additionally, you won’t hear much of the accompanying music, so use this as a last resort if you can’t go to any of the previous places I mentioned.

Metro nearby: Turn on line 2.

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» Parc de Belleville

(free) This park is located on Belleville Hill, so it is also a great starting point for a view of all of Paris. But like Montmartre, it is quite a distance from the Eiffel Tower, so pay attention to this fact.

Metro nearby: Coron on line 2.

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» The last alternative…

There’s a different kind of joy you can experience when you watch Bastille Day fireworks up close with the audience or with your friends and family. However, if you really can’t make it on time for the show due to traffic or the like, there’s always the option of just watching it on TV!

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