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

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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 Seattle’s freshest restaurants, crêperies and wine bars, using data from Yelp and our own methodology.

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

1. Le Caviste

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Topping the list is Le Caviste. Located at 1919 Seventh Ave. (between Virginia and Stewart streets) in the Denny Triangle, the wine bar and French spot is the highest-rated French restaurant in Seattle, boasting 4.5 stars out of 227 reviews on Yelp.

2. Place Pigalle

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Next up is Pike Market's Place Pigalle, situated at 81 Pike St. (between Post Alley and Western Avenue). With four stars out of 477 reviews on Yelp, the French spot has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Crepe Cafe & Wine Bar

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Ravenna's Crepe Cafe & Wine Bar, located at 2118 N.E. 65th St. (between North 21st and North Ravenna avenues), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the creperie, wine bar and French spot four stars out of 218 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. Voila! Bistrot

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Central District's Voila! Bistrot, located at 2805 E. Madison St. (between Martin Luther King Jr Way and East 28th Avenue), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the wine bar and French spot four stars out of 203 reviews.

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

1. Crepe De France

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Topping the list is Crepe De France. Located at 93 Pike St., Suite 204 (between Post Alley and First Avenue) in Pike Market, the creperie is the highest-rated creperie in Seattle, boasting four stars out of 337 reviews on Yelp.

2. Citizen

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Queen Anne's Citizen, located at 706 Taylor Ave. North (between Roy and Valley streets), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the creperie and coffee and tea spot four stars out of 921 reviews.

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