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Food, drinks, and fireworks in July may sound like an American holiday, but just 10 days after America’s Independence Day, on July 14, the French also have their own red, white and blue holiday -- Bastille Day! The annual celebration, known to the French as “La Fête Nationale” is a nationwide holiday that commemorates the anniversary of the liberation of France marked by the storming of Bastille.

The Anglicized term of “Bastille Day” comes from the name of a medieval prison called Bastille, where political prisoners were held for arbitrary reasons and had no chance of appeal at the hands of Louis XVI’s royal government.

Because of this, Bastille became a symbol of the oppressive monarchy and was the reason why it was targeted by the people of Paris when they stormed the fortress on July 14, 1789. Though there were only seven prisoners held in Bastille that day, the revolt was hugely symbolic of liberation of the French public, which continues to be a central part of France’s core ideals which are represented by its three-color flag: Liberty, Equality and Fraternity for all!

Come join us for a Francophile celebration as Holly Howell and Jan Hull present some of their favorite French wines, all paired with a menu created by Chef George at Locust Hill!  Vive La France!

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We have heard you!  We are reinstating the COVID reservation seating for groups of four.

The process is as follows: 
Every person in your group must register for the event first.  After all are registered, please designate one person in your group to be the point of contact, that person will email wwsrochesterinfo@gmail.com with all of the names in your group.  The table number will be provided when checking in at the event.