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# Bastille Day brings a taste of France to Torvehallerne
- URL: https://www.seecopenhagencity.com/bastille-day-brings-a-taste-of-france-to-torvehallerne/
- Published: 2026-07-13T16:36:31.000Z
- Updated: 2026-07-13T16:59:53.000Z
- Description: Food, music and a little friendly competition
- Author: Pauline Vink
- Tags: Now

On 14 July, France celebrates its national holiday. While Paris marks the occasion with military parades and fireworks, the Copenhagen version comes with live jazz and the final rounds of a pétanque tournament.

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The French food stall Ma Poule is known for its legendary duck confit sandwich. Photo: Pauline Vink

### French favorite fires up the grill

Ma Poule, the well established French stall in hal 1, will serve grilled lamb and cold drinks while helping to set the scene around the pétanque court.

Meanwhile, Den Lille Køkkenbutik will make crêpes, Le Petit Vinbar will pour champagne, and Den Grønne Kutter will serve Gillardeau oysters. Croque monsieur, pastries, rosé and wines from France and Corsica will also be available throughout the day, so there will be plenty of opportunities to enjoy some of France’s culinary classics. 

### **Programme**

**11.00-19.00**  
French market on the square

**15.30-18.30**  
Live jazz with Terkel Nørgaard & Venner

**16.00**  
Pétanque semifinals followed by the final

**18.30**  
Prize ceremony

Read more [here](https://torvehallernekbh.dk/event/bastilledagen-paa-torvet/?ref=seecopenhagencity.com).