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For the citizens of France, the storming of the Bastille on July
14, 1789 has come to symbolize liberty, democracy, and the struggle against all forms of
oppression--in short, the end of the monarchy and the beginning of the Republic. The
taking of this state prison was proof that power no longer resided in the King; the French
Revolution has succeeded. |
| The legacy of the Revolution, one nation, a voluntary union that
embodies the principles of human rights and national sovereignty, is beautifully evoked in
the French national anthem, the "Marseillaise," composed in 1792 by Rouget de
Lisle. Bastille Day was declared a national holiday in France in 1880. |
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Today, this holiday, rooted in the history of the birth of the
Republic, is marked in France by a solemn parade down the Champs-Elysees, an elaborate
fireworks display at Montmartre, public dances, and general merrymaking. Wherever you are
in France, there will be a celebration. |
| That infectious, joyful spirit spills over each year into Cafe La Ruche, tucked
away in the heart of Georgetown. Why not join us on Bastille eve or Bastille Day? You will
enjoy Chef Jean-Claude Cauderlier's wonderful food, a selection of terrific wines, and
just the right atmosphere to celebrate an event that marks France as one of the cradles of
liberty. |
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