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Where to celebrate Bastille Day the French way
- - Gastronomy
Liberté, égalité… gastronomie! France’s National Day is just around the corner — and here in Singapore, Bastille Day (14 July) is the perfect excuse to indulge in French food, bubbly, and festive flair. From elegant brunches to a unique way to earn a free kir, here are five vibrant ways to fête like the French this July.
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Bastille Day (La Fête Nationale) marks the beginning of the French Revolution, with the storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789. It’s now a global celebration of French culture — with good food, good wine, and even better company.
1. Bastille Day brunch party at Chez Suzette
- Where: Chez Suzette
- When: July 13, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- What: This brunch is your ticket to Paris — minus the jet lag. Held in the heart of Tanjong Pagar, Chez Suzette’s Bastille Day Brunch blends a two-hour free flow of Champagne, Ricard, French wines and more with festive food and fun. Tuck into exclusive specials like fresh oysters, explore the à la carte menu, and join in on classic French games and activities. It’s a sunlit, sparkling celebration, where $98++ buys you more than a meal: it’s a French state of mind.
2. Try some French, we’ll pour you a kir at l’Entrecote
- Where: l’Entrecote the Steak and Fries Bistro
- When: July 13 and 14, 2025
- What: Add a little charm to your dinner date. At L’Entrecôte, saying just one phrase in French — any phrase from the menu — earns you a complimentary Kir cocktail with your main course. Whether you order your Steak Frites with a bold “Je voudrais…” or shyly whisper “s’il vous plaît,” your reward is a perfectly chilled apéritif on the house. A simple and elegant nod to France, just for speaking the language of love.
- Where: Paul Bakery
- When: From now until July 31, 2025
- What: Celebrate Bastille season with delicious new offerings at PAUL. Enjoy exclusive breakfast sets starting at $39.90 for two mains, or indulge in the full bundle that includes two mains, two drinks, a strawberry éclair, and a berry flag tartlet — available until 11:30am daily. Try their new Tomato Pesto or Garlic Butter Mussels, paired with a refreshing Maison Perrier in Citrus, Raspberry & Rose, or Ginger & Lime. The Mussels & Perrier Set makes for a light yet flavour-packed French meal, perfect for a tropical July.
4. La Table d’Emma Special Menu
- Where: La Table d’Emma
- When: From now until July 31, 2025
- What: In celebration of 60 years of Franco-Singaporean friendship, La Table d’Emma presents a limited-time 3-course set lunch for just $60++ — and even better, it’s 1-for-1 throughout July. Highlights include a special Bastille Day Steak Frites (ribeye grilled to perfection, served with hand-cut fries) and a beautifully comforting Blanquette de Veau. Whether you’re looking for a quiet weekday treat or a midday celebration with a friend, this offer delivers refinement and value in one delicious sitting.
5. Riviera Bastille Day Brunch with a View
- Where: Riviera
- When: July 12, 2025
- What: Elevate your weekend with a luxurious Bastille Day brunch at Riviera, set against the Marina Bay skyline. For $98++, enjoy an exquisite buffet spread featuring fresh seafood on ice, live carving stations, charcuterie, and artisanal French desserts. Add the $88++ Champagne package and let the bubbles flow. It’s the kind of celebration where every detail — from the view to the vinaigrette — is impeccable.
