Celebrate all things French during this year's Bastille Day celebrations in London. Here are some of our must-do Francophone events taking place on July 14.
Bastille Day Ball, Kensington Gardens
Come dressed to impressed for this charity ball, held in the Kensington Palace Gardens. Mix and mingle with friends over the crepe counter and cheese and wine stands, or splurge for the four course dinner.
» Kensington Palace Gardens, Kensington W8 4
Tube: Gloucestor Road
bastilledayball.co.uk
July 14
£30 for party; £145 for four course dinner (purchase online)
Gay Paree, The Brickhouse
Enjoy the unique art of male burlesque performers…did someone say "ohh la la?"
» The Brickhouse, 152c Brick Lane London E1 6RU
Tube: Aldgate East
brickhouse.co.uk
July 14
£20
French Photos, Diemar/Noble Photography Gallery
Tap into your inner artiste: Take a stroll through this gallery for some of the best first century photography in France.
» Diemar/Noble 66-67 Wells St, W1T 3PY
Tube: Goodge Street
diemarphotography.com
Until July 16.
Free
Prix Fix Meal, Mon Plaisir
The oldest French restaurant in London is offering a three course menu in honor of its heritage. We don't care what else you have with you, but you better bring your appetite.
» Mon Plaisir, 19-21 Monmouth Street, WC2H 9DD
Tube: Covent Garden
monplaisir.co.uk
July 14
£28.50
Starts at 7 pm
Tasting Tour, Vinopolis
Enjoy a tasting tour of some of the greatest imports coming out of France: wine and cheese.
» Vinopolis, Bankside, SE1 9BU
Tube: London Bridge
vinopolis.co.uk
July 14
£39
Bastille Day celebrations, Bankside
France’s national day marks the storming of the Bastille and the
birth of La Republique – it’s also a great excuse to drink too much
champagne, eat too many crepes and enjoy the vibe on Bankside.
» 32 Southwark Bridge Rd, ?SE1 9EU ?
Tube: London Bridge
visitbankside.com
July
14
?Free
Bastille Week, Lion and Unicorn Theatre
The Lion and Unicorn Theatre will put on a week's worth of french inspired performances.
» The Lion and Unicorn Theatre, 42-44 Gaisford St, Kentish Town, NW5 2ED
Tube: Kentish Town
giantolive.com
July 11-17
£6.50-£9.00
