{"id":314,"date":"2007-07-18T14:57:13","date_gmt":"2007-07-18T18:57:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2007\/07\/18\/bastille-day-new-york-2007-success\/"},"modified":"2012-10-26T15:09:24","modified_gmt":"2012-10-26T19:09:24","slug":"bastille-day-new-york-2007-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2007\/07\/18\/bastille-day-new-york-2007-success\/","title":{"rendered":"Bastille Day New York 2007: Success!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img id=\"image319\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/07\/bastille-day-new-york-2007-5.jpg\" alt=\"Bastille Day New York 2007 - Street\" height=\"270\" align=\"right\" \/>Four\u00a0days ago, on July 14th, the French republic honored the continuing unification of the country and the <strong>anniversary of the storming of the Bastille<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Last Sunday, thousands of people gathered in the streets of <a title=\"Travel tips about New York\" href=\"\/blog\/category\/new-york\/\">New York<\/a> to pay homage to French culture.<\/p>\n<p>New York Habitat was on site at 60th Street to take part in the festivities, as well as to answer the questions of celebrants curious about <a title=\"New York Accommodations\" href=\"\/new-york-apartment\/vacation\">vacation rentals in New York<\/a> and abroad.<\/p>\n<p>Located in the <a title=\"Travel Guide to the Upper East Side, NY\" href=\"\/blog\/category\/new-york\/new-york-travel-guide\/new-york-neighborhoods\/upper-east-side\/\">Upper East Side<\/a>, 60th Street, which is normally occupied by bustling New Yorkers, was transformed by the <strong>French Institute Alliance Fran\u00e7aise (FIAF)<\/strong> into an attraction-filled street festival. New York Habitat still has plenty of <a title=\"Vacation Rentals in the Upper East Side, NY\" href=\"\/new-york-apartment\/vacation\/manhattan\/upper-east-side\">accommodations available in the Upper East Side<\/a> for you.<\/p>\n<p>Revelers ping-ponged from the soccer games set up by Red Bull to the display of colorful Citroen cars, all while juggling the assorted treats and delicacies available throughout the day.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><img id=\"image315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/07\/bastille-day-new-york-2007-1.jpg\" alt=\"Bastille Day New York 2007 - New York Habitat\" height=\"180\" align=\"left\" \/>Beginner and intermediate players alike were able to benefit from the P\u00e9tanque demonstration and class, while other sports enthusiasts competed in a stationary (and far easier) Tour de France.<\/p>\n<p>For those looking to enjoy a leisurely afternoon, the stage provided endless entertainment. Pascalito enchanted the female revelers with his Brazilian accent and fluid dance moves. Frank Muhel &amp; Tessa tantalized the crowd with dances native to their home country of Martinique, proving the far-reaching effects that French culture has had around the world.<\/p>\n<p>Keeping with tradition, <strong>New York Habitat agents were available to answer questions and meet our current apartment renters, as well as potential clients<\/strong>. Visitors to our booth walked away with useful knowledge and gifts!<\/p>\n<p><img id=\"image317\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/07\/bastille-day-new-york-2007-3.jpg\" alt=\"Bastille Day New York 2007 - Special Art\" height=\"270\" align=\"right\" \/>For our many French agents living and working away from home, Bastille Day in New York is a terrific celebration of everything they hold dear.<\/p>\n<p><strong>New York Habitat would like to thank everyone who attended for another great Bastille Day and to encourage you all to come out again next year<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>What were your favorite booths\/attractions at Bastille Day New York? How did you celebrate 14th Juillet? Leave a comment below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Four\u00a0days ago, on July 14th, the French republic honored the continuing unification of the country and the anniversary of the storming of the Bastille. 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