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Place de la Bastille

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Bastille, Paris
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    Douce F.
    "Nowadays, 'Bastille' is one of the most active nightlife places..."(17 Tips)
    Lydia B.
    "Perfect for a night out, don't forget to have a look at the opera!"(5 Tips)
    francois V.
    "... on sundays as well as Lappe & the Opera"(2 Tips)
    Kate D.
    "Well known for being the start of the French Revolution"(2 Tips)
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  • Stephanie D.heart icon on user image
    Great for waking around during the day or night. There are many shops and places to dine. Explore at any time of the day. It's very quiet in the morning, and lively at night.
  • Ilia K.
    Ilia KorguzalovJuly 24, 2015
    The augmented reality app the fortress of Bastille let you see the Bastille with your own eyes! You,ll see a full-range artful 3D reconstruction right on Place de la Bastille!!!
  • Kate D.heart icon on user image
    Kate DavisOctober 16, 2014
    Well known for being the start of the French Revolution, it now holds the July Column in the centre of the square, as well as other cafes, theatres and operas around the square. Read more
  • Douce F.heart icon on user image
    Douce FranceNovember 27, 2013
    Back in 1789, this place was occupied by a huge castle, which was a fortified prison dating back centuries and defending Paris in the east. Is was also a symbol of the king's power. D day was14th July
  • francois V.
    francois ValletApril 13, 2014
    The 'Bastille' fortress was the largest one defending Paris in the east. It fell on Bastille day, July 4th, 1789. Do pay a visit to the Richard-Lenoir markets on sundays as well as Lappe & the Opera
  • Jen F.
    Jen FranAugust 3, 2013
    Pick up some take out food from McDonald's, the "Kiosque" or the sushi place, then go sit on the steps of the Opera house while you eat, & watch the world go by! Lots of locals do it!
  • Gabriel L.heart icon on user image
    Gabriel LovatoAugust 28, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    The location of the Bastille fortress was not at the center of the current Place, but a little to the west. Its shape is marked with stones of a lighter color on the ground near Rue Saint Antoine.
  • Douce F.heart icon on user image
    Douce FranceNovember 27, 2013
    Nowadays, 'Bastille' is one of the most active nightlife places in Paris, with lots of bars, restaurants and night clubs, as well as an incredible offer of original furniture made by French artisans
  • Ellie Elliza
    Ellie EllizaJuly 21, 2013
    There's a Flea Market every Thursday & Sunday selling all sorts of stuff ranging from Wet Market, Accessories, Clothing's, Silk Scarfs, Kids Toys etc..Seasonal fruits are cheap & GOOD!!!:)
  • Benjamin B.heart icon on user image
    Benjamin BenApril 30, 2013
    The Place de la Bastille is a square in Paris, where the Bastille prison stood until the 'Storming of the Bastille' and its subsequent physical destruction between 14 July 1789 and 14 July 1790.
  • Michael B.heart icon on user image
    Michael BarakatDecember 29, 2020
    A very wide plaza decorated by the column of July which was erected between 1835 to 1840 to commemorate the 1830 revolution that saw the fall of Charles X. There is the Opéra de Paris.
  • New York Habitat
    New York HabitatMarch 29, 2012
    This market, which is also called the Richard Lenoir Marche, is a great place to buy anything from fruit to fresh pasta to cheeses. Be prepared though, the place can get packed!
  • Lydia B.heart icon on user image
    Lydia BerkennouJanuary 28, 2015
    Always feeling lively and warm there. Perfect for a night out, don't forget to have a look at the opera!
  • Ieva A.heart icon on user image
    Ieva AndrukaitytėMarch 21, 2016
    A very trendy and popular place to go out in Paris. Streets full of bars and cafes.
  • Douce F.heart icon on user image
    Douce FranceNovember 27, 2013
    From 15th July, 1789, the huge fortress of 'La Bastille' was dismantled stone per stone by entrepreneur 'Pierre-François PALLOY', with all the police archives and canons transferred...
  • STA Travel U.S.
    STA Travel U.S.August 17, 2011
    TRAVEL FACT: This is the square where the Bastille Prison stood until the ‘Storming of the Bastille’ and its destruction between 1789 and 1790.
  • Alex C.heart icon on user image
    Alex CurielDecember 19, 2018
    Always congested with cars! And people as well 😝 it’s very lively at nighttime
  • Fereshtehheart icon on user image
    FereshtehOctober 27, 2015
    Good night, good mood, good athmospher!
  • Jake S.heart icon on user image
    Jake SmithJuly 5, 2015
    Walk down to Pascal Bellevaire and try the salted butter!
  • budgetplaces.com
    budgetplaces.comJanuary 3, 2012
    Very touristic. Watch your pockets. But if you want great ambiance by night it's cool. Typical : Rue de Lappe
  • Matt R.
    Matt RosenbergApril 15, 2013
    It's a shame that this is all that remains of the original Bastille. Still a noteworthy site to visit for any 1st-time to Paris.
  • Jamie B.heart icon on user image
    Jamie BoydJanuary 1, 2019
    Currently being renovated but an impressive history and obelisk
  • Elizabeth L.heart icon on user image
    Elizabeth LeeNovember 18, 2014
    The famous Bastille market here operates on Sundays and Thursdays.
  • Melissa C.
    Melissa CullensApril 15, 2013
    Get there on Sunday morning for the best marché volant in Paris!
  • Judy M.heart icon on user image
    Judy MacMahonJanuary 28, 2014
    Gateway to the bars, great restos and neo-bistros in the 11th
  • Lyudmila K.heart icon on user image
    Lyudmila KorelovaJune 19, 2016
    Modern French history starts here
  • Sezer A.
    Sezer AyazJanuary 28, 2016
    You Have to visit and call at pubs and clubs
  • ANA t.heart icon on user image
    ANA tApril 30, 2016
    where french revolution started
  • Salvatore S.heart icon on user image
    Salvatore SalvoAugust 17, 2015
    Take the metro station to see some ruins of the old Bastille building
  • Berrakheart icon on user image
    BerrakApril 10, 2016
    On sundays there is a lovely bazaar
  • Loïck M.
    Loïck MAugust 20, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Cool place to go in Paris.
  • Maria M.heart icon on user image
    Maria MacedoApril 9, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    nice bars and restaurants nearby!close to Marais
  • Leach E.heart icon on user image
    Leach E. E.September 11, 2017
    Basically, French approximation of a roundabout. Was fascinated by the terrible driving.
  • BILAL P.heart icon on user image
    BILAL POSTACIJanuary 16, 2019
    Large Place...
  • Aneta E.heart icon on user image
    Aneta EFApril 26, 2013
    too crowded but nice place. A piece of french history.
  • Michelheart icon on user image
    MichelDecember 30, 2018
    Public works and traffic jam
  • IvBeenThere.com
    IvBeenThere.comAugust 8, 2014
    I love bastille Nightlife!!! Read more
  • Punto E.
    Punto En BocaJuly 25, 2013
    Grande! Love París
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    -September 15, 2016
    The coloum should be better to be enlightened at nights
  • Chrysostomos L.
    Chrysostomos LJuly 27, 2015
    Close to the Vosges place!
  • Cool Travel V.heart icon on user image
    Cool Travel VietnamNovember 10, 2013
    Good View for seeing
  • Ruslan P.heart icon on user image
    Ruslan PonomarenkoMarch 11, 2016
    Always warm and fuzzy
  • continental r.heart icon on user image
    continental roomsDecember 31, 2013
    looking like a very nice place actually it is
  • Nam Nắn Nót
    Nam Nắn NótMarch 12, 2013
    This column placed on the ground of Bastile Prison
  • Mary-Margaret W.heart icon on user image
    Mary-Margaret WalkerApril 26, 2013
    Rain doesn't diminish it's magnificence.
  • Ade P.
    Ade PutriApril 20, 2012
    Juliete tower in Paris..
  • Gerry W.heart icon on user image
    Gerry WaldronOctober 5, 2018
    Too much digging and road works. It will probably be nice if they ever finish it.
  • MGM
    MGMOctober 18, 2014
    Do you hear the people sing?
  • Perlyn d.
    Perlyn de RouvrayAugust 9, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Bonjour Pariiiiiiiiiiis!
  • Michael G.
    Michael GogelMay 7, 2012
    Be a revolutionary & do something
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