Place de la Bastille
Place de la Bastille
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This public square is situated around the remains of the famous Bastille prison.
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Neighborhood: 11th Arr. - Popincourt
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- Bastille • 1 min walk
- Bréguet – Sabin • 6 min walk
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Vanessa P
Calgary, Canada1,467 contributions
Sep 2019
The Place de la Bastille monument was built on top of where the Bastille prison used to be. The prison was destroyed during the French revolution in between 1789 and 1790.
Lots of lives were lots during this revolution and some locals argue that the monument also represents the need of build a peaceful society.
It is a very heavy traffic area and the monument was been renovated in the end of 2019.
Lots of coffee places in that area to sit and appreciate the view. Close by the Canal Saint Martin with its beautiful shaded river path. Metro/Subway is: Bastille
Lots of lives were lots during this revolution and some locals argue that the monument also represents the need of build a peaceful society.
It is a very heavy traffic area and the monument was been renovated in the end of 2019.
Lots of coffee places in that area to sit and appreciate the view. Close by the Canal Saint Martin with its beautiful shaded river path. Metro/Subway is: Bastille
Written August 30, 2020
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Dimitris L
Sydney, Australia52,723 contributions
Oct 2019
Place de la Bastille is a very important French historical place. It is the location where the infamous Bastille prison used to be. It was stormed and destroyed during the French Revolution. Nothing remains of the prison. The only reminder is a commemorative column which celebrates the so-called July Revolution of 1830. Another notable monument in the Place de la Bastille is the Bastille Opera building.
Written September 27, 2020
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Lainie L
New York City, NY1,434 contributions
Nov 2022
I spent the least amount of time here but it's worth a look for its cultural and historical importance in French history.
The Place de la Bastille is a large public square located on the historic site of the Bastille Prison, when the storming of it in 1789 sparked the French Revolution.
It's ideally located next to a busy main street filled with shops, restaurants, patisseries, and plenty of traffic, both pedestrian and vehicles.
The Place de la Bastille is a large public square located on the historic site of the Bastille Prison, when the storming of it in 1789 sparked the French Revolution.
It's ideally located next to a busy main street filled with shops, restaurants, patisseries, and plenty of traffic, both pedestrian and vehicles.
Written November 29, 2022
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DanyEarth
Paris, France32,918 contributions
Apr 2024 • Friends
Place de la Bastille , is one of the symbols of the French Revolutions with a 23-metre bronze column in its centre, which honours the victims of the days of the uprising of the Parisians , from 27 to 29 July 1830 , called the "Three Glorious". La Bastille , fortress of the eastern gateway to Paris , stormed during the Revolution on 14 July 1789 , no longer exists . But , the name still stands symbolically and historically.
This square has evolved over time with , the huge and unsightly , Opéra Bastille , in the form of a blockhouse , which dates back to 1989 , and to which one becomes accustomed , as a resignation!!
The square , is the convergence of many roads , which serve in particular the center of Paris with the old rue Saint Antoine and its counterpart to the east , by the very lively rue du Faubourg Saint Antoine . The term "faubourg" meaning that this part was outside the fortified walls of Paris in the 17th century.Â
The column , which is located in the center , is surmounted by a golden statue of a "Genius" that symbolizes freedom . It is covered with relief engravings and inscriptions , which evoke the bloody events of the July Revolution of 1830 , against the absolute royal power of Charles X .Â
On the south side, you should visit the marina of Arsenal , which is located on the link from the Canal Saint Martin to the Seine .Â
Finally, from 2019 to 2021 , the square was restructured to allow more pedestrian space , with plantations , It looks like an "island" and the area reserved for vehicles , is reduced to its usefulness of traffic around the "Island "Â
Around the square and in the adjacent streets there are many shops , restaurants , cabarets , which create a festive atmosphere . The square is served by metro stations 1, 5 and 8,
This square has evolved over time with , the huge and unsightly , Opéra Bastille , in the form of a blockhouse , which dates back to 1989 , and to which one becomes accustomed , as a resignation!!
The square , is the convergence of many roads , which serve in particular the center of Paris with the old rue Saint Antoine and its counterpart to the east , by the very lively rue du Faubourg Saint Antoine . The term "faubourg" meaning that this part was outside the fortified walls of Paris in the 17th century.Â
The column , which is located in the center , is surmounted by a golden statue of a "Genius" that symbolizes freedom . It is covered with relief engravings and inscriptions , which evoke the bloody events of the July Revolution of 1830 , against the absolute royal power of Charles X .Â
On the south side, you should visit the marina of Arsenal , which is located on the link from the Canal Saint Martin to the Seine .Â
Finally, from 2019 to 2021 , the square was restructured to allow more pedestrian space , with plantations , It looks like an "island" and the area reserved for vehicles , is reduced to its usefulness of traffic around the "Island "Â
Around the square and in the adjacent streets there are many shops , restaurants , cabarets , which create a festive atmosphere . The square is served by metro stations 1, 5 and 8,
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Written October 21, 2024
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YB1972
Geneva, Switzerland28,506 contributions
Jan 2024 • Solo
Place de la Bastille, symbol of the French Revolution. It was completely redone a few years ago by remodeling the roundabout. Access to the Column of July is direct, but it still cannot be visited. Despite the work, the traffic is still very heavy. The surroundings of the square are interesting with the Opera Bastille or the Cour Damoye.
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Written December 29, 2024
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RĂ©gis1972
Lancy, Switzerland19,770 contributions
Nov 2024 • Couples
During my visit to Paris, I crossed the Place de la Bastille, a place steeped in history and symbol of the French Revolution. Today, this beautiful square is marked by the column of July, erected in tribute to the revolutionaries of 1830. Surrounded by cafés and a lively atmosphere, the Place de la Bastille is a must to feel the historical and cultural energy of Paris.
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Written November 13, 2024
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SopiNepi
Kawasaki, Japan9,192 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
The starting point of the French Revolution. On July 14, 1789, citizens attacked a prison located here, which marked the beginning of the French Revolution, which lasted for about 10 years. Now, all that remains is a monument built to commemorate the July Revolution of 1830. Of course, no trace of the prison remains. Around the tower is a busy roundabout (although it is nowhere near the roundabout around the Arc de Triomphe). To the north is a fairly large green park, and to the south is Port Arsenal. There are cafes with terrace seating all around, giving the place a Parisian downtown atmosphere.
Written September 27, 2023
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA18,879 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
A major crossroads, where big streets come together, and where different neighborhoods are joined. It has been a big traffic circle with a monumental pillar in the middle. The traffic has been re-routed, maybe it flows better? Lots of buses converge here and there is a big metro station underneath. This was the site of the Bastile prison, which was torn down during the Revolution. It's now the site of lots of cafes and chain restaurants.
Written February 6, 2024
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA18,879 contributions
Jun 2022
The traffic circulation has changed a lot and is much improved so now this big square is more friendly to pedestrians and bikes. We were able to get close to the monument in the center. Lots of places to eat and drink all around. The Bastille prison was once here, historic site.
Written July 13, 2022
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roberto p
Gallarate, Italy2,335 contributions
Sep 2023 • Friends
Obviously the name is enough to evoke the story.
There is the obelisk that reminds everyone where we are, what happened on that fundamental 14th of July.
And what else should there be?
The highest rating refers to the entire surrounding area, we are in the Marais, fascinating, with many clubs, many people, a beautiful view during the day and in the evening
There is the obelisk that reminds everyone where we are, what happened on that fundamental 14th of July.
And what else should there be?
The highest rating refers to the entire surrounding area, we are in the Marais, fascinating, with many clubs, many people, a beautiful view during the day and in the evening
Written October 4, 2023
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