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Place de la Bastille
Castle4.3 · 26 5853.6 · 1 567≈ 45 minFree entry
A historic square occupying the site of the medieval Bastille fortress-prison, whose storming on 14 July 1789 ignited the French Revolution. At its centre rises the 50-metre July Column, crowned by the gilded bronze 'Spirit of Freedom' statue commemorating the 1830 Revolution. Today, the square is a dynamic hub anchored by the modern Opéra Bastille, the charming Port de l'Arsenal marina, and bustling neighbourhood bistros.
Highlights
- July Column topped by the gilded 'Spirit of Freedom'
- Historic site of the 1789 storming of the Bastille
- Modern curved facade of the Opéra Bastille
- Pleasure boat marina at nearby Port de l'Arsenal
Opening hours
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