It’s time to celebrate all things France on Bastille Day in London, falling on Tuesday 14th July 2009. Londoners can indulge in French food and wine at exclusive restaurants and make it a French summer at special events.

A Taste of France on Bastille Day
Choose from a selection of gourmet French restaurants for something special on Bastille Day, serving up traditional French cuisine in London. With so many venues to choose from there’s every reason to head out for a night of fine dining.Toast the occasion
Nothing says France more than a refreshing glass of vin rouge or vin blanc, and you can sample a glass or two at a huge selection of bars in London. Come over all French and uncork a bottle or two, the perfect way to see in Bastille Day 2009.An historic occasion
Bastille Day is the French national holiday celebrated annually on the 14th July in commemoration of the storming of the Bastille in 1789. The event is steeped in history and has become firmly established as the definitive symbol of French nationhood. All are welcome to join in the celebrations, marking a 220th anniversary in 2009.

Celebrate at Angelus
From Monday 13th to Sunday 19th July, Angelus restaurant is putting on a special feast for all you lucky revolutionary revellers. A three course meal with a half bottle of wine will be on offer, all for the generous price of £36 and £40 for dinner. The Bastille Day menus includes such delicious items as fish soup, snails with garlic and parsley cream, braised pig’s trotter, Strawberry Romanoff and British and French cheeses. For more information on the venue or to book a table, click on the link below.Vive la France at Vinopolis
This year on 14th July Vinopolis' Wine Wharf will host a musical performance based on the life of famed singer Edith Piaf, featuring singer and storyteller Bethany Jameson and accordionist Romano Viazzini. The performance starts at 6.30pm and reservations are recommended.Battersea Park
Celebrate Bastille Day at Battersea Park on Sunday 12th July with a big festival that plans on being the largest celebration outside France. With entertainment, a French food market, petanque direct from Marseille, live music and plenty of Ricard, there are plenty of festivities to choose from.Bastille Day at Le Bouchon Breton and Le Bouchon Bordelais
Both Le Bouchon Breton and Le Bouchon Bordelais will be running a special menu on the day. The three course menu costs £35 including half a bottle per person of wine, with dishes such as diver caught scallops, foie gras salad, duck breast and filet of sea bass.

Viva la Revolution at 93 Feet East
This year on Friday 10th July partiers can hear the best of French punk, rock and indie with a special night of French DJ and live band action at 93 Feet East. French Revolution features Monsieur Monsieur, Cercueil and Phospho, making for a very French night out. Admission is free and the event runs from 7pm to 1am.

Raise a glass at Sketch
Celebrate the best of France with a special Bastille Day offer at the Lecture Room and Library at Sketch. Book for either lunch or dinner on Tuesday 14th July and receive a complimentary glass of Champagne. To book, call 020 7659 4500 and quote the offer when booking.La Fete National at Mon Plaisir
This year you can enjoy a traditional French menu of delicious treats with La Fete National at London's oldest French restaurant on 14th July. Dine on the likes of marinated fillets a medley of melon with Bayonne ham, traditional Boillabaisse and millefeuille with strawberries and vanilla cream whilst an accordionist plays in the backround. The menu costs £23.50 for three courses.Bastille Day falls on Tuesday 14th July 2009 with events taking place on or around that date.

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