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This weekend saw two big reasons to celebrate:

1) Bastille Day Saturday July 14th

 2) France's exciting Coupe du Monde win on Sunday

Above: café Le Bastille just outside Bastille métro station 

 

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New day

France happily wakes up to victory, well on its way to a World Cup win on Sunday. 

Above: the Eiffel Tower quietly holds its own after all-night celebrations

Almost ready

Since early morning pubs, cafés and restaurants have been setting up for the big match tonight.

Allez les bleus!

The excitement in the city is palpable as France gears up to fight Belgium in tonight's World Cup semi-final game. 

Above: chocolate footballeurs created by Arnaud Larher