The Storming of the Bastille: July 14, 1789

In this episode of The Story of France, Lucas and Luna dive into the events of July 14, 1789, the day a Parisian mob stormed the Bastille. They explore the fortress's role as a symbol of royal tyranny, the political and economic tensions that sparked the uprising, and the surprising fact that only seven prisoners were inside. The conversation traces the day's key moments: the search for weapons at the Invalides, the standoff at the Bastille, the fall of Governor de Launay, and the aftermath that reshaped France. Lucas explains how the storming became a revolutionary emblem, celebrated annually as the Fête de la Fédération, and how the site later became the Place de la Bastille. Luna asks about the role of the Gardes Françaises and the Marquis de Lafayette, and they discuss the legend of the key given to George Washington. The episode ends with a reflection on how a single day's violence can change a nation's course, and a gentle reminder that listener support keeps this ad-free history podcast alive. #Bastille #FrenchRevolution #July14 #StormingOfTheBastille #Paris #1789 #deLaunay #GardesFrançaises #Lafayette #Invalides #PlaceDeLaBastille #FêteDeLaFédération #RevolutionarySymbol #History #FexingoHistory #France #ParisHistory #EuropeanHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo