Celebrate Bastille Day in Dallas: From Crepes to Couture
Sunday, July 14 marks the 230th anniversary of the storming of the Bastille, a pivotal moment that sparked the French Revolution. Francophiles worldwide celebrate with red, white, and blue, and Dallas residents can join the festivities without speaking French. Grab a beret, don a navy blue and white shirt, and experience the best Bastille Day events in the city.
Start Your Day with a Crepe at Whisk Crepes & Café
Nothing pays homage to French breakfast better than thin, buttery crepes topped with savory or sweet delights. Try the “Complete Crepe” featuring ham, Gruyère, sunny‑side‑up eggs, crème fraîche, and mixed greens, or indulge in the “Fair Day” version with cinnamon apples, whipped‑cream cheese, pecans, and caramel. Build your own with Nutella, strawberries, bananas, whipped cream, or even ice cream—breakfast has never tasted so delicious.
Explore French Fashion at the Dallas Museum of Art
Christian Dior’s legacy spans more than seven decades, and the Dallas Museum of Art brings it to life with the “Dior: From Paris to the World” exhibit. View over 100 haute couture gowns, accessories, photographs, and original sketches that trace the fashion house’s evolution from its founding to today.
Enjoy a Late Lunch at Mercat Bistro
Located in the Harwood District, Mercat Bistro celebrates Bastille Day from morning to night. Begin with buttery, garlicky escargot, then a Lyonnaise salad with Dijon vinaigrette. For mains, choose Croque Madame with ham, mornay, and a fried egg, or Moules Frites accompanied by white wine, shallots, garlic, fresh herbs, and a grilled baguette—an experience that would make any Parisian proud.
Test Your Cheese Knowledge at Scardello Artisan Cheese
Former President Charles de Gaulle famously mused about the complexity of governing a nation with 246 cheeses. Visit Scardello Artisan Cheese to deepen your understanding of French varieties. Knowledgeable staff will guide you through tastings, including some of the country’s most distinctive and pungent cheeses.
Dance the Night Away at Bastille on Bishop
The Go Oak Cliff community group hosts a free street party in the Bishop Arts District from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Enjoy crepes, champagne, wine, warm baguettes, Marie Antoinette wigs, bocce ball, French dancing, mimes, fake mustaches, and more. It’s the perfect end to a day of French-inspired celebration.
Header photo credit: Bastille on Bishop
