1. Bastille Day @ Not Me

This French stronghold on Dongping is throwing a special party to celebrate the toppling of the monarchy. Pastis for 25 RMB, and shots for 10. 

21 Dongping Lu, near Hengshan Lu

2. Le Bal des Pompiers @ Cube

For something totally different, head to to Cube for a fireman party (of all things). With deals on food and drink (including free sparkling wine for ladies), bottles of wine at 200 RMB, and men in firemen costumes, plus pétanque and billiards, it promises to be quite an evening...

483 Guyang Lu, near Yili Lu

3. Bastille Day @ Masse

From 5pm until late, Masse will be offering very French chicken wings and six beers for 198 RMB, standard drinks for 25 RMB and 3 shots of Absinthe for 100 RMB. Expect to see the little green fairy. 

5-6/F, 219 Jinxian Lu, near Shaanxi Lu

4. La Boum @ Mr & Mrs Bund

It's a French house party, in a restaurant. Makes sense. Disco music from DJs Jazzamar and Charp from 11pm until late. 

6/F, Bund 18, 18 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, near Nanjing Dong Lu

5. Bastille Day Celebration @ Hilton Hongqiao

The French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in China are throwing a celebration with a Tahitian theme. The night kicks off at 7.30pm with cocktails and canapes followed by a fashion show, gala dinner, and dancing. At 450 RMB for Chamber members and tables going for 4000 RMB, it's one of the pricier options. Marie Antoinette would be proud.

1116 Hongsong Dong Lu, near Hongxu Lu

Alternatively, dine at one of these French restaurans in Shanghai.