How to celebrate Bastille day in San Francisco and the Bay Area... the French way

In the mood for French? French crowd, French food, French festivities? Here are 14 ways to celebrate Bastille Day the French way. Happy July 14!

 

 

If you want to meet French people, no better day than Bastille Day. No fireworks in San Francisco for the occasion, but plenty of celebrations, here and there.

 

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The Rickshaw Stop and

its traditional Bastille Day Party 

 

Bardot a Go Go is an almost 20 years old tradition at the Rickshaw Stop. Bardot for sure, but also Dutronc, Gainsbourg, Polnareff, France Gall... Pick your best 60's attire and enjoy the place, the bar, the videos and the music. It used to be a pre Bastille Day party. last year, it was a Post one. 2017 is D-day party.

Bastille Day Bash

Bardot A Go Go

@ the Rickshaw Stop

155 Fell Street

Friday, July 14, 2017

To buy your tickets, click here.

 

 

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The Alliances Françaises of the Bay Area... 

 

... ... Potluck/Barbecue at the Alliance Française of Berkeley, on Sunday July, 16, 2017. Potluck, barbecue, accordeon and French speaking, casual and friendly crowd. 

Bastille Day at the Alliance Française de Berkeley.

 

 

... The Alliance Française Napa Valley is organizing a potluck on Friday, July 14, 2017 followed by some live music with a serious French flare.

Bastille Day at the Alliance Française Napa Valley.

 

 

... The Alliance Française Silicon Valley, invites you to its annual potluck/picnic at Vasona Park in Los Gatos. It will take place in Sunday, July 16, 2017, 12pm to 5pm.

Bastille Day at the Alliance Francaise Silicon Valley.

 

 

... The Alliance Française of San Francisco joined its force and strength with the Comité Officiel.

 

 

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Bastille Day by the

Official Committee of French-American organizations

 

Large event to celebrate Bastille Day and French-American friendship at Justin Herman Plaza. 

 

The event has been organized...

... in collaboration with SFRec&Parks and  ChoYou PR agency

... and with main sponsors, including the City of San Francisco, the SF French Consulate and the FACCSF.

 

Bastille Day 

Saturday, July 15, 2017

By the Comité Officiel

Event details.

 

 

 

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Francophones à San Francisco 

 

 

6th way is part of the 5th...

The group of the Francophones à San Francisco has its 25th petanque tournament taking place on July 15, 2017. Have a team, practice, and try to win the tournament itself and the numerous great prizes offered by French or Francophone sponsors. 

Francophones a San Francisco

Saturday, July 15, 2017 @1pm

Justin Herman Plaza

1 Market Street

Petanque tournament - Event details

 

 

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Bastille Day Bash

@ the Yard

prganized by Crêperie Saint-Germain

 

At The Yard with Crêperie Saint Germain (creperiesaintgermain.com). In the outdoor lounge, from 4:30pm to 9pm, crêpes, champagne, beers and music. What else?

Bastille Day Bash @The Yard

organized by Crêperie Saint Germain.

 

  

French restaurants and bars

celebrating Bastille Day.

From the casual bistro style

to the chef gastronomic dinner.

 

 

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... at Cafe Bastille of course! It's Bastille Day. Cafe Bastille turns into Bleu Blanc Rouge for the occasion. Starting at 5pm, music and... the great menu bien sûr! D-day event.

Make a reservation!

 

 

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... at Amelie Wine Bar definitely! Our favorite Wine Bar on Polk Street will host a great party as usual. 

Bastille Day at Amelie Wine Bar

 

 

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... At Bisou Bistro also. Bocce contest and 3 course menu for the occasion at $38.

> Bastille Day at Bisou Bistro

 

 

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... at Leftbank, in Larkspur, Santa Cruz or San Jose, the French Brasserie awaits you in Bleu Blanc Rouge and a beret. Bouillabaisse, Coq au vin, Millefeuille... 

Bastille Day at Leftbank, French Brasseries.

 

 

 

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... At L'Appart, in San Anselmo, let's celebrate. July 14, 12pm to 9pm in their patio. 

Bastille Day at L'Appart.

 

 

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... At Forage Kitchen with La Flamme that met such a success for Make Music Day, that it replicates the event for Bastille Day.

 

 

The Gainsbourg style by Rue Prince, Grupo Tribulacion or Radiohead by Fasptones... We had a blast for Make Music Day in Oakland. You will for your Bastille Day there.

> Bastille Day with La Flamme in Oakland.

 

 

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... At The Irish Bank ! Surprise ! St Patrick's Day is a must over there. And they do celebrate pretty well Bastille Day too. European spirit!! The lane is blocked for the occasion. Get there before 6pm and the admission will be free. Beer oriented Bastille Day rather than Champagne.

Bastille Day at The Irish Bank


 

 

 

NO NEED TO BE FRENCH 

TO ENJOY BASTILLE DAY

IN SAN FRANCISCO!