On July 14, 2025, units of the French Foreign Legion took part in regional ceremonies across France to mark the country’s national holiday, Bastille Day. Each regiment participated in local commemorative events held in the vicinity of their respective garrisons, in coordination with civil and military authorities. In some cases, Legion elements were also present at celebrations held outside their usual locations.
In addition to their presence at the traditional military parade in Paris, where the French Foreign Legion was once again represented this year, Legion regiments regularly contribute to regional Bastille Day celebrations throughout the country and its overseas territories. These local ceremonies form an integral part of the Legion’s public engagements and reflect its longstanding ties with host communities.
2025 Bastille Day: 1er REC in Marseille
The 1st Foreign Cavalry Regiment (1er REC), based at Camp Carpiagne, participated in Bastille Day celebrations on July 14 in Marseille.
2025 Bastille Day: 2e REI in the Gard department
The 2nd Foreign Infantry Regiment (2e REI), based in Nîmes, took part in Bastille Day celebrations in the commune of Saint-Jean-du-Gard, northwest of its garrison town.
2025 Bastille Day: 2e REP in Paris
The 2nd Foreign Parachute Regiment (2e REP), based at Calvi in Corsica, took part at the Bastille Day Military Parade in Paris.
2025 Bastille Day: 13e DBLE in Paris, Toulon and New Caledonia
The 13th Foreign Legion Demi-Brigade (13e DBLE), based at Larzac, took part at the Bastille Day Military Parade in Paris, as well as in celebrations in Toulon, a city in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region of southeastern France, approximately 190 miles (300 km) southeast of the regiment’s base. Other 13e DBLE legionnaires participated in celebrations held in New Caledonia, in the Pacific Ocean, where one of the regiment’s companies is currently deployed.
2025 Bastille Day: 1er REG in the Gard department
The 1st Foreign Engineer Regiment (1er REG), based in Laudun-l’Ardoise, took part in Bastille Day celebrations in the commune of Pont-Saint-Esprit, north of the garrison town.
2025 Bastille Day: 2e REG in Marseille
The 2nd Foreign Engineer Regiment (2e REG), based at Saint Christol, participated in Bastille Day celebrations on July 14 in Marseille, alongside the 1er REC.
2025 Bastille Day: 4e RE in Castelnaudary
The 4th Foreign Regiment (4e RE) participated in Bastille Day celebrations in Castelnaudary, the regiment’s garrison town.
2025 Bastille Day: 3e REI in French Guiana
The 3rd Foreign Infantry Regiment (3e REI), based in Kourou, French Guiana, took part in Bastille Day celebrations in the same town.
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