Although celebration of Le Quatorze continues into the night, it is very much a family affair.
Dancing in the streets starts at Tea Time.
Performed and watched by children of all ages.
The flybridge power boat posse arrive fashionably late to the party. Chilled rosé at the ready.
In Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, festivities begin at the Benjamin Beneteau bandstand. Named after the founder of the eponymous boat building empire. Which remains based here.
By evening, the focus has shifted seaward. A drum troupe sets the beachside boardwalk bouncing, with the pounding base of their Brazilian beat.
Dusk does not dim the revelery. Far from it. Convivial crowds flock to the foreshore.
For, the grand finale firework display is about to commence.
Fountains of multicoloured flame dance above the seawall. Until it is Le Quatorze no more.
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