A national holiday honoring the storming of the Bastille in 1789 featured a military tribute at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The large procession took place along the Champs-Elysées with over 7,000 personnel, various armoured vehicles, and fighter jet flyovers. This year, Indonesia served as the official guest of honour amidst ongoing discussions of defence agreements with France. Evening celebrations will include a spectacular fireworks display and a drone light show at the Eiffel Tower.
The day began with a tribute at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, followed by a large military procession along the Champs-Elysées, involving more than 7,000 personnel, armoured vehicles and flyovers by fighter jets.
Indonesia, the official guest of honour this year, joined the parade as defence agreements with France remain under discussion.
The national holiday commemorates the storming of the Bastille prison in 1789, seen as a turning point in the French Revolution.
Celebrations will continue into the evening with fireworks and a drone light show at the Eiffel Tower.
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