Today is Bastille Day, the French national holiday commemorating the day in in 1789 in which French revolutionaries stormed the Bastille Prison and released the prisoners, setting off the French Revolution.
Like other holidays celebrating foreign culture -- such as Cinco de Mayo and St. Patrick's Day -- America likes to put some flare into Bastille Day. No need to jump on a flight to Paris when you can do it up French style right here at home.
Here are five places to celebrate Bastille Day. As always, feel free to add your suggestions in the comments.
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- Why not start off with some French toast and croissants? The Lantern Brunch is a small diner located at 89 Main St., Andover, next to the Olde Andover Village complex downtown, and is well known for their breakfast menu.
- Ladies (and some gentlemen), why not treat your nails to French tips today? Stop by Nails by Patti, located at 200 Osgood St. inside Dennis Beauty Salon, and pamper your nails with a manicure.
- Brasserie 28: In the mood for fine dinning for dinner? Why not head over to Brasserie 28 in downtown Andover for some foie gras, or serloin with perigueux sauce?
- The French are known for their love of wine, and you can pick from a large variety of wines at Wine Connextion.
- An eclaire? A petit four? Complete your day with some gourmet pastries from Frederick's Pastries.
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