The fireworks are the most eagerly awaited event of the 14th of July. It is fired from the Eiffel Tower and the Trocadero gardens.
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Paris Bastille Day events kick off with a military ceremony followed by a huge military parade down the Avenue des Champs Élysées and flyover by military aircraft. The spectacular Bastille Day fireworks show at the Eiffel Tower on the Champ de Mars starts at 11pm and lights up the sky for half an hour.
The fireworks are the most eagerly awaited event of the 14th of July. It is fired from the Eiffel Tower and the Trocadero gardens. For this 14 July 2023, Parisians, French people and foreign visitors are once again invited to gather on the Champ-de-Mars to admire this spectacle.
The sparkles: every evening after dusk for 5 minutes at the beginning of each hour. As the lights are switched off at 11.45pm, they will sparkle for the last time at 11pm.
Contrary to popular belief, Paris does NOT hold firework shows for December 31st (Nothing in the way of firework shows is organized by the city council). Many tourists are often disappointed when they wait around the Eiffel Tower or Trocadero for fireworks that never come.
Attendance over the course of the day depends on the period of the year, weather conditions, as well as the day of the week. In general, to feel more comfortable, start your visit early in the morning (before 10:30am) or at the end of the day after 5 PM, or even in the evening. More information is available on our FAQ.
The Eiffel Tower's lighting and sparkling lights are protected by copyright, so professional use of images of the Eiffel Tower at night requires prior authorization and may be subject to a fee.
One of the best places and definitely a popular spot to view the Eiffel Tower is from Trocadero. Located just across the Seine river, the Trocadero offers a stunning panoramic view of the tower, and is especially beautiful at night when the tower is illuminated.