Place de la Bastille, Paris

Name: Place de la Bastille
Address: Place de la Bastille, Paris, 75011, France
Telephone: +33 2 62 86 46 21

#195 among attractions in Paris

Square, Neighbourhood, Historical place

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The Place de la Bastille is a square in Paris where the Bastille prison once 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. ()

Alternative names: Length: 705 ftCoordinates: 48°51'13"N, 2°22'6"E

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Place de la BastilleHôtel-de-Ville (Arsenal)Paris 75011 France

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+33 2 62 86 46 21

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Place de la Bastille – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hôtel de Sully, Carnavalet Museum, Bassin de l'Arsenal, Place des Vosges.

~990 ftW
Museum, Baroque architecture
Hôtel de Sully, Paris
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Marais district in Paris, the Hôtel de Sully is a lesser-known but equally enchanting historical gem. This hôtel particulier, a private mansion typical of French classical architecture, dates back to the 17th century and offers a tranquil...
~1820 ftNW
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Carnavalet Museum, Paris
9 min walk • The Carnavalet Museum, nestled in the historic Marais district of Paris, is a cultural gem dedicated to the history of the city. This museum, which is housed in two adjoining mansions—the Hôtel Carnavalet and the Hôtel Le Peletier de Saint-Fargeau—offers visitors...
~1970 ftS
Sailing, Marina
Bassin de l'Arsenal, Paris
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Paris, the Bassin de l'Arsenal is a picturesque canal basin that bridges the gap between the Canal Saint-Martin and the River Seine. This tranquil marina, located just a stone's throw from the Place de la Bastille, offers a serene escape from...
~1000 ftNW
17th-century square lined with houses
Place des Vosges, Paris
5 min walk • Nestled in the historic Marais district of Paris, Place des Vosges stands as one of the city's oldest and most beautiful squares. Inaugurated in 1612 as Place Royale, the square is renowned for its distinctive red-brick architecture and symmetrical design, a testament...
~240 ftSE
Monuments and statues
July Column, Paris
2 min walk • The July Column, a towering monument in the heart of Paris, France, stands as a poignant reminder of the nation's turbulent history. Located in the center of the Place de la Bastille, the column commemorates the events of the July Revolution of 1830, which saw the...
~610 ftE
Contemporary venue for opera and ballet
Opéra Bastille, Paris
3 min walk • The Opéra Bastille stands as a modern emblem of cultural sophistication in the heart of Paris, France. Inaugurated in 1989 to mark the bicentennial of the French Revolution, this opera house has been captivating audiences with its cutting-edge design and exceptional...
0.4 miSE
Church
Saint-Antoine-des-Quinze-Vingts, Paris
11 min walk • Saint-Antoine-des-Quinze-Vingts is a lesser-known gem nestled in the bustling cityscape of Paris, France. This historic church is located in the 12th arrondissement and is often overlooked by tourists in favor of more prominent Parisian landmarks.
~1330 ftS
Canal
Canal de l'Ourcq, Paris
7 min walk • The Canal de l'Ourcq is a 108.1 km long canal in the Île-de-France region with 10 locks. It was built at a width of 3.20 m but was enlarged to 3.7 m, which permitted use by more pleasure boats.
~680 ftNW
Museum, Vernacular architecture, History museum
Maison de Victor Hugo, Paris
4 min walk • Maison de Victor Hugo is a writer's house museum located where Victor Hugo lived for 16 years between 1832–1848. It is one of the 14 City of Paris' Museums that have been incorporated since January 1, 2013 in the public institution Paris Musées.
~1630 ftW
Church, Baroque architecture
Saint-Paul-Saint-Louis, Paris
8 min walk • Église Saint-Paul-Saint-Louis is a church on rue Saint-Antoine in the Marais quarter of Paris. The present building was constructed from 1627 to 1641 by the Jesuit architects Étienne Martellange and François Derand, on the orders of Louis XIII of France. It gives its name to Place Saint-Paul and its nearest Metro station, Saint-Paul.
~490 ftW
Church, Baroque architecture
Temple du Marais, Paris
3 min walk • The Temple du Marais, sometimes known as the Temple Sainte-Marie, or historically, as the Church of Sainte Marie de la Visitation, is a Protestant church located in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, in the district of Le Marais at 17 Rue Saint-Antoine.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Place de la Bastille?

Nearby attractions include Fontaine de la Régénération, Paris (2 min walk), July Column, Paris (2 min walk), Temple du Marais, Paris (3 min walk), Opéra Bastille, Paris (3 min walk).

How to get to Place de la Bastille by public transport?

The nearest stations to Place de la Bastille:

Bus

Bastille - Rue Saint-Antoine • Lines: 69, 76, N11, N16, Verte (1 min walk)
Bastille - Beaumarchais • Lines: 29, 91, N01, N02 (2 min walk)

Metro

Bastille • Lines: 1, 5, 8 (2 min walk)
Bréguet-Sabin • Lines: 5 (7 min walk)

Ferry

Jardin des Plantes • Lines: Batobus (14 min walk)
Hôtel-de-Ville • Lines: Batobus (18 min walk)

Train

Gare de Lyon (17 min walk)
Gare d'Austerlitz (22 min walk)