Flights to París from Madrid for less than 25 euros to experience the Día de la Bastilla

The airline Transavia offers tickets to Paris-Orly from 22 euros each way for travel between 10 and 19 July. The promotion is intended for those who want to make the most of a few days around 14 July, one of the most symbolic dates in the French calendar.

The offer applies to flights from Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Seville and Málaga, making Paris an accessible getaway for a large part of the country. From Madrid, the direct flight to Orly takes around two hours, a convenient duration for a quick weekend trip or one lasting several days.

The attraction is not only the price. During those days, Paris has a special programme marked by concerts, public events, street life and celebrations linked to Bastille Day. The city changes pace and concentrates much of its festive life in squares, avenues and public spaces.

This year, however, there is an important detail for those organising the trip: the Eiffel Tower fireworks will exceptionally be held on the night of Monday 13 July, not on the 14th. The pyrotechnic display will be one of the most eagerly anticipated moments, with thousands of people gathered around the Champ de Mars and the Trocadéro.

The military parade does keep its traditional appointment on Tuesday 14 July on the Champs-Élysées. It is one of the best-known events of the French national holiday and attracts both residents and visitors who want to see a ceremony full of symbols, music and protocol at close range.

The popular Bals des Pompiers, parties organised by firefighters in different Paris neighbourhoods, are also part of the atmosphere. They are one of the most beloved traditions of these dates and make it possible to experience the celebration from a less touristy, more nocturnal and more local perspective.

For those travelling from Madrid, the getaway can combine the great classics — the Eiffel Tower, the Seine, the Louvre, Montmartre or Le Marais — with a city taken over by concerts, dances and outdoor plans. July is not a quiet season, but it is one of the liveliest times to see Paris in celebration mode.

The key will be to book quickly and check the fare conditions carefully. Prices from 22 euros are usually subject to availability, specific dates and possible baggage extras, so the final cost can vary substantially depending on the timetable and added services.

Paris-Orly works in favour of this getaway. The airport is closer to the centre than other options used by low-cost airlines, which reduces transfer time and makes short trips easier without losing half a day between connections.

For those looking for a different plan this July, the combination is clear: a short flight, the national holiday, fireworks, music and a city that already works as a cultural getaway in itself. Paris will not be an empty or inexpensive destination in every respect, but a low airfare can make the trip fit the budget better.

Bastille Day turns the French capital into a setting for history, national pride and street life. For many people from Madrid, it can be the perfect excuse to swap the city’s heat for a few days by the Seine, with an agenda that combines classic tourism and popular celebration.