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Bastille

The Bastille (French pronunciation: â€‹[bastij]) was a fortress in Paris, known formally as the Bastille Saint-Antoine. It played an important role in the internal conflicts of France and for most of its history was used as a state prison by the

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Bastille Day

Bastille Day is the name given in English-speaking countries to the French National Day, which is celebrated on 14 July each year. In France, it is formally called La Fête Nationale (French pronunciation: â€‹[la.fɛːt.na.sjɔˈnal] ; The National Celebration) and commonly Le quatorze

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