Bastille Day, or ‘La Fête Nationale’, marks one of the most pivotal events in French history – the storming of the Bastille prison on July 14, 1789. This day symbolizes the end of the absolute monarchy and the birth of the sovereign nation of France. It is a day imbued with a profound sense of national pride, as citizens across the country indulge in festivities, from grand military parades along the Champs-Élysées in Paris to vibrant firework displays that light up the night sky. In the digital age, another way the French and francophiles around the globe have begun to mark this day is through Bastille Day memes.
These humorous internet images and captions add a light-hearted twist to the celebrations, allowing people to connect and share their cultural pride in a fun, contemporary way. Whether it’s a playful nod to the infamous guillotine or a joke about the irresistible allure of baguettes, these memes offer a humorous, modern take on the traditional Bastille Day celebrations.
Best Bastille Day Memes
1. Do not worry, we got it!
2. Our beloved Louis XVI!
3. That’s Camille Desmoulins.
4. A bit different!
5. Happy Bastille Day, comrades!
6. Boys know the history!
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7. Well, that doesn’t look good.
8. They did show balls!
9. Let’s parade some heads on our pikes!
10. The Bastille Day celebrations are lovely!
11. Disappointment!
12. Similar to Americans on the 4th of July!
13. That was the hunt for gunpowder, not the hope of freeing prisoners!
14. Just Frenchmen!
15. Maximilien Robespierre is chad!
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