- Wikipedia: Bastille Day
Discusses the history of Bastille Day, the origin of the present holiday, and current festivities celebrating the storming of the Bastille.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bastille_Day
- About.com: Bastille Day
Discusses the history of Bastille Day and suggests further reading about the French national holiday.
french.about.com/library/weekly/aa071400.htm
- La Marseillaise, 1792
Features the lyrics in French and English, a brief history, and an audio file.
www.fordham.edu/halsall/mod/marseill.html
- Progress Report: Bastille Day
Editorial article looking at significance of Bastille Day.
www.progress.org/archive/fold46.htm
- Remains of the Bastille
Features a picture of and information on the Bastille.
www.atkielski.com/inlink.php?/PhotoGallery/Paris/General/BastilleRemainsSma...
- Infoplease: Bastille Day
Answers the question, what's so revolutionary about Bastille Day?
www.infoplease.com/spot/99bastilleday.html
- CuisineNet Cafe: Bastille Day in New York
Looks at what French chefs around the city are preparing for the holiday.
www.cuisinenet.com/cafe/wise_elders/1996/00003-1.shtml
- Whatsonwhen: Bastille Day Celebrations in Paris
Offers an overview of Bastille Day celebrations in Paris, as well as visitor and tourist office information.
www.whatsonwhen.com/sisp/index.htm?fx=event&event;_id=13089
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