Place de la Bastille

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.

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!!!

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

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

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

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.

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!

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

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.

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.

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!!!:)

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!

Always feeling lively and warm there. Perfect for a night out, don't forget to have a look at the opera !

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...

A very trendy and popular place to go out in Paris. Streets full of bars and cafes .

TRAVEL FACT: This is the square where the Bastille Prison stood until the ‘Storming of the Bastille ’ and its destruction between 1789 and 1790.

Always congested with cars! And people as well ???? it’s very lively at nighttime

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.

Walk down to Pascal Bellevaire and try the salted butter !

The famous Bastille market here operates on Sundays and Thursdays.

Get there on Sunday morning for the best marché volant in Paris!

Currently being renovated but an impressive history and obelisk

Gateway to the bars , great restos and neo-bistros in the 11th

Good night, good mood, good athmospher!

Modern French history starts here

You Have to visit and call at pubs and clubs

Very touristic . Watch your pockets. But if you want great ambiance by night it's cool. Typical : Rue de Lappe

where french revolution started

Take the metro station to see some ruins of the old Bastille building

On sundays there is a lovely bazaar

Grande! Love París

Cool place to go in Paris.

Large Place...

I love bastille Nightlife!!! Read more

Public works and traffic jam

The coloum should be better to be enlightened at nights

nice bars and restaurants nearby!close to Marais

Always warm and fuzzy

too crowded but nice place. A piece of french history .

Close to the Vosges place!

Basically, French approximation of a roundabout. Was fascinated by the terrible driving.

looking like a very nice place actually it is

This column placed on the ground of Bastile Prison

Good View for seeing

Bonjour Pariiiiiiiiiiis!

Rain doesn't diminish it's magnificence.

Too much digging and road works. It will probably be nice if they ever finish it.

Do you hear the people sing?

This is where everything begins. yay! welcome to Bastille .

Juliete tower in Paris..