For the special public occasion, Brigitte Macron wore a white coatdress with black lines added throughout and black buttons running down the front placket opposite a line of black. The black details on the coatdress included lining on the sharp collar, cuffs and at the waist, with outlined hip pockets featuring subtle black bows.

Bastille Day is one of the most special days in France and invariably sees a stage of the Tour de France, towards the middle of the race. July 14 is the day that marks the anniversary of the Storming of the Bastille in 1789,

Britain's Simon Yates wins stage 10 of the Tour de France on Bastille Day as Ben Healy becomes the first Irish rider to claim the yellow jersey for 38 years.

What does a medieval fortress, an iconic red, white, and blue flag, and a massive fireworks display have in common They are all symbols intertwined with

Paris celebrated Bastille Day with a breathtaking fireworks display illuminating the Eiffel Tower. The event honored the Paris Agreement and the Brazil-France Season, featuring a spectacular light show that highlighted Brazilian culture and environmental beauty.

Saturday and Sunday saw the sprinters take the spotlight, with Jonathan Milan and Tim Merlier winning stages 8 and 9. Despite plenty of nerves and tension in the peloton, there were no shifts in the top 10 of the GC standings, although Tadej Pogacar suffered a blow in the form his talented teammate Joao Almeida abandoning the race.

France’s nuclear deterrent, while “totally and invariably sovereign,” plays a role in Europe’s security, Macron told troops and officers gathered in Paris.

Gisele Pelicot, who embodies the fight against sexual violence against women, is one of those being honoured on 14 July, France's National Day, known as Bastille Day. Rapper-turned-fashion designer