Where To Celebrate Bastille Day In Miami
Miami takes on Bastille Day at some of the city’s most popular destinations! In honor of France’s Independence Day, several hot spots will host the holiday with French cuisine, live music and fun festivities. Take a look at our haute list of the best places to dine and unwind this Bastille Day!
La Côte
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La Côte, located poolside at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach, is epically hosting this year’s Bastille Day! Guests can enjoy fine dining, drinking and live entertainment. The festivity will feature French DJs with dancers as well as a renowned saxophone player. Guests will also be treated with complimentary tastings of Moët & Chandon Champagne as they gaze at the beautiful oceanfront view and Fontainebleau’s iconic poolscape. The celebration will take place from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Le Zoo
Beginning at 11 a.m., Le Zoo will celebrate the holiday with French-inspired activities including a live music performance from The French Horn Collective, a Pétanque court (which is a popular French sport) and entertaining mimes. The chic French-Mediterranean restaurant will feature a special menu just for Bastille Day with authentic cuisine like hand-cut smoked salmon with créme fraiche, sautéed frog legs with chanterelle mushrooms and crepe Suzette. Le Zoo will also present an outdoor ice cream cart, raffles and prizes. The fun won’t stop until 11 p.m.
The Standard
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Celebrate Bastille Day with a relaxing trip to one of Miami Beach’s most peaceful (and fun) hotels! From 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. guests can lounge around the spa while enjoying Vie Vite rosé, pétanque and tasty crepes. If you’re a Standard Member, you can indulge with complimentary sips and savories.
Soho Beach House
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Enjoy the French holiday with a lavish outdoor celebration at Soho Beach House’s tropical Beachbar. Starting at 3 p.m., guests can watch a pétanque tournament, drink Grey Goose cocktails and eat delicious crepes and meaty merguez sausage. The French Horn Collective will also play classy tunes throughout the event.
Bagatelle
Bagatelle, located in the heart of South Beach, is the perfect destination if you’re looking for a late-night celebration. The French-Mediterranean bistro will host the holiday from 7 p.m. – 2 a.m.! Enjoy bold pop-culture artwork, live music and of course, delectable Parisian cuisines.