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Why is Place de la Bastille famous?

The vast square (215m by 150m) was the scene of many revolutions which had significant consequences to the history of France: 1789, 1830 and 1848. The Place de la Bastille is still today the French capital’s most important rallying point for demonstrations, marches and public celebrations.

Does the Bastille in Paris still exist?

The Bastille today no longer exists, except in small pieces scattered throughout Paris. After the revolution, the fortress was demolished and individual stones were taken away as souvenirs or used in the construction of roads.

Why did the storming of the Bastille take place?

The main reason why the rebel Parisians stormed the Bastille was not to free any prisoners but to get ammunition and arms. At the time, over 30,000 pounds of gunpowder was stored at the Bastille. But to them, it was also a symbol of the monarchy’s tyranny.

Where is the Place de la Bastille in Paris?

/  48.85306°N 2.36917°E  / 48.85306; 2.36917 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 during the French Revolution. No vestige of the prison remains.

When did the storming of the Bastille happen?

27 June 1792. 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 during the French Revolution. No vestige of the prison remains. The square straddles 3 arrondissements of Paris, namely the 4th, 11th and 12th.

When was the Gare de la Bastille opened?

Before the opera was a train station called ‘ Gare de la Bastille ’. Opened between 1859 and 1969 it linked Paris to Verneuil-l’Étang and Boissy-Saint-Léger. In the mid-1960s construction of the RER A led to the abandon of the station.

When to book Place de la Bastille tours?

We recommend booking Place de la Bastille tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 29 Place de la Bastille tours on Tripadvisor

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