Mark at the front desk calender, in case French guests come in in July
July 14th, known as Bastille Day, is France’s national holiday. It celebrates an important event in French history: the storming of the Bastille prison on July 14, 1789. This event marked the beginning of the French Revolution, which eventually led to the end of the king’s rule and the start of a republic in France.
Background information
Before the Revolution, France was ruled by a king, Louis XVI, under a system called the Ancien Régime. The country was divided into three estates: the clergy, the nobility, and the common people. Most of the population were common people who had to pay high taxes but had little say in how the country was run. This made them very unhappy, especially because France was also in a financial crisis, with food shortages and rising prices making life difficult.
On July 14, 1789, a crowd in Paris, angry and desperate, stormed the Bastille, a fortress and prison that symbolized the king’s power. They were looking for weapons and gunpowder to defend themselves. The fall of the Bastille became a powerful symbol of the people’s fight against the king’s oppressive rule.
The French Revolution that followed led to the end of the monarchy and the establishment of a republic. Today, July 14th is celebrated across France with parades, fireworks, and parties. The biggest celebration happens in Paris, where a military parade is held on the Champs-Élysées. Bastille Day is a reminder of France’s fight for freedom and equality.
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>>>PS: great idea would be to find out national
>>>holidays of guests at your resort, mark dates
>>>in a calender, maybe even collect some
>>>background information, and surprise guests
>>>with your knowledge – they’ll like it!