Bastille Day military parade not always on Champs-Élysées

The article reveals that the French military parade on July 14, Bastille Day, was not always held on the Champs-Élysées. It notes that the parade is admired worldwide partly because it takes place on the world's most beautiful avenue, but historically it was organized elsewhere. The piece is part of a broader cultural feature on France 24, published on July 14, 2026, and includes a video that requires cookies to view. The article also lists other cultural topics such as the Bayeux Tapestry's loan to London, yarn bombing as graffiti, and the origins of the Avignon Off festival.