Celebrate Bastille Day with some of Philadelphia's top French fare

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Creperie Beau Monde & L'Etage

France’s national holiday, Bastille Day was a turning point in the nation’s revolution. On July 14, 1789, a mob stormed the fortress that represented the worst of the old monarchy, and the anniversary has been marked ever since.

In modern times, it’s a day of celebration in France, as well as for Francophiles everywhere.

In the spirit of liberté, égalité, et fraternité, Hoodline compiled this list of Philadelphia’s freshest restaurants, crêperies and wine bars, using data from Yelp and our own methodology.

Philadelphia boasts its share of French restaurants, ideal for a Bastille Day meal.

1. Bibou

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Topping the list is Bibou. Located at 1009 S. Eighth St. in Bella Vista, the French spot is the highest-rated French restaurant in Philadelphia, boasting 4.5 stars out of 359 reviews on Yelp.

2. Townsend

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Next up is East Passyunk's Townsend, situated at 1623 E. Passyunk Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 222 reviews on Yelp, the French spot has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Vintage Wine Bar

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Washington Square's Vintage Wine Bar, located at 129 S. 13th St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the wine bar and French spot four stars out of 377 reviews.

If you're looking to grab a glass (or bottle) of wine before, during, or after your Bastille Day festivities, consider checking out one of these popular spots.

1. Tria Cafe Rittenhouse

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Next up is Rittenhouse's Tria Cafe Rittenhouse, situated at 123 S. 18th St. With 4.5 stars out of 834 reviews on Yelp, the wine bar and cafe has proven to be a local favorite.

2. Tria Cafe Wash West

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Washington Square's Tria Cafe Wash West, located at 1137 Spruce St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the wine bar and modern European spot 4.5 stars out of 729 reviews.

Whether you order them sweet or savory, crêpes are a classic way to pay tribute to French cuisine. Hoodline combed through Philadelphia's top crêperies, and here's where everyone is heading.

1. Creperie Beau Monde & L'etage

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Topping the list is Creperie Beau Monde & L'Etage. Located at 624 S. Sixth St. in Bella Vista, the creperie is the highest rated creperie in Philadelphia, boasting four stars out of 586 reviews on Yelp.

2. Profi's Crêperie

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Next up is Center City's Profi's Crêperie, situated at 51 N. 12th St., Reading Terminal Market With four stars out of 143 reviews on Yelp, the creperie and French spot has proven to be a local favorite.

3. The Creperie

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Hartranft's The Creperie, located at 1291 W. Norris St., Temple University, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the creperie and food truck 4.5 stars out of 104 reviews.

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