The Bastille, which was originally built as a medieval fortress, eventually became a state prison, where political prisoners were often detained. It was often seen as a symbol of oppression under the Bourbon monarchy of King Louis XVI.

What is Bastille Day? Know history, significance, and how French national holiday is celebrated

A traditional military parade at France's Bastille Day saw tanks planes and soldiers sweep down the channelize. A part of that was Indian soldiers who were back on French soil after more than a century with their Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the guest of honour to witness the occasion.

Red, white and blue over Champs-Elysees' skies

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WATCH | India's Rafale jets participate in flypast at Bastille Day parade as PM Modi looks on

As the guest of honour at the Bastille Day military parade, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi received one of France's most extravagant honours as part of a trip that resulted in significant arms agreements. On Friday, Modi and President Emmanuel Macron watched as French and Indian soldiers marched down the Champs Elysees in Paris, which is lined with trees, and as the French-built Rafale fighter jets India purchased in 2015 participated in a flypast over the Arc de Triomphe.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred with the highest honour of France, the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, by French President Emmanuel Macron, an official statement said.

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Modi’s visit to Paris is about repositioning Indian role in European peace and security

After his state visit to the US, the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be attending the French bastille day celebrations as the guest of honour. The invitation is being seen as a departure from tradition by the French government, as it rarely invites foreign dignitaries for its Bastille Day celebrations.

PM Modi receives rare honour from the French

India's Prime minister Narendra Modi will be attending the French Bastille Day Celebrations as the guest of honour. The prime minister is also expected to sign some major defence deals with the French government while there on his two-day trip. The invitation is being seen as a departure from tradition by the French government as it rarely invites foreign dignitaries for its Bastille Day Celebrations.

France to celebrate Bastille Day with India

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A 269-member tri-services continent of the Indian armed forces will be marching at the Bastille Day parade in Paris on July 14. India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the guest of honour at the parade this year. Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

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France's Bastille Day parade: IAF's Rafale jets to take part, PM Modi will be guest of honour

Indian PM Narendra Modi to visit Paris for Bastille Day parade as guest of honour on July 14 

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In Pics | Here is how France celebrated Bastille Day

Thousands of military and public security personnel paraded by foot, on vehicles and aboard jets over Paris' Champs Elysees avenue on Wednesday (July 14) as France celebrated its national day.

Military personnel march on Paris' Champs Elysees for Bastille Day parade

French President Emmanuel Macron is leading Bastille Day commemorations in Paris as the country marks its national day on Wednesday, July 14. This year marks a return to a more traditional military parade, but COVID-19 restrictions remain in place.

France's Bastille Day celebration takes place despite COVID-19 threat

Italian authorities on Tuesday (14 JULY 2020) returned to France a stolen Banksy artwork that was painted as a tribute to the victims of the 2015 attacks at the Bataclan music hall in Paris. The piece of art was handed over during a ceremony at the French Embassy in Rome, the same day France celebrated Bastille Day.

Italy returns Bataclan’s stolen Banksy artwork

France rounded off Bastille Day celebrations with an explosion of colours spewing across the sky in the capital with a traditional fireworks display around the Eiffel Tower on Tuesday (July 14) night.

France's Bastille Day concludes with annual Eiffel Tower fireworks display

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The man who wowed the crowd on Bastille Day, whirling over France's invited leaders on his flyboard, on Wednesday undertook final checks for his biggest challenge yet: to soar across the English Channel. Franky Zapata said it was all systems go, but conceded it wasn't an easy challenge, as he prepared in France's Saint Inglevert.

Frenchman to try flying across Channel on flyboard

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