Between the European Cup, the Olympics, and the recent elections, France is having a moment. For New Yorkers who feel far away from the action, Bastille Day is here to help. This Sunday, the French Institute Alliance Française, recently renamed “L’Alliance New York,” is hosting a day of festivities in the upper midtown stretch of Madison Avenue. Expect live music and food, pastries by Julien Boulangerie and children’s activities by Asphalt Green. And even raclette! The day will also include ticketed film screenings and cocktail parties, so be sure to sign up before it’s too late. —Jeanne Malle