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Bastille

Paris, France
Ranked #279 of 534 attractions in Paris
3.0 of 5 stars 18 Reviews
Type: Neighborhoods, Historic Sites
Activities: Dining, City walk sightseeing, Nightlife, Drinking
Owner description: The neighborhood surrounding the ruins of the prison made famous by a revolt on July 14, 1789, has recently become a center of Parisian nightlife and...... more » Owner description: The neighborhood surrounding the ruins of the prison made famous by a revolt on July 14, 1789, has recently become a center of Parisian nightlife and is home to an array of popular restaurants, clubs and cafés. « less
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São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW

Great environment and lots of good places to eat! Don't miss it! More

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Cebu City, Philippines
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54 reviews 54 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2012

Nice place to visit.....to see the place where one of the revolution in Paris started...... by the prisoners. Make this site one of your destination when visiting Paris. More

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Melbourne, Australia
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52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2012
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Don't waste your time! Nothing to see except an obelisk and another market on certain days. A shame the Parisiens have so little on display here to commemorate what was probably the most significant event in the history of the French Revolution. Bitterly disappointing! More

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Paris, France
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57 reviews 57 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 2012

Still a fun, vibrant neighborhood with excellent nightlife, cafes, funky restaurants & shops. More

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23 reviews 23 reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 21, 2011
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We have an apartment not far from the Bastille. Most visitors expect some remnant of the original prison and when they see an column shaped monument they leave disappointed. However, if you visit on Sunday morning you will see one of the great open food markets. If you visit in the spring and fall you will see an antique fair... More

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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 3, 2011
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Great bars and restaurant. More alternative than other turistic Paris. More

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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2012
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Italia
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113 reviews 113 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
110 helpful votes 110 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed February 29, 2012
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Rio de Janeiro, RJ
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86 reviews 86 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2012
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Managua, Nicaragua
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512 reviews 512 reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
254 helpful votes 254 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 6, 2012
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