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Soldiers of the French Foreign Legion in a parade celebrating Bastille Day in Paris.
New recruits for the French Foreign Legion undergo their basic training with the 4th Foreign Regiment, which is based in Castelnaudary, France. This training period includes instruction in the French language for those who require it.1