About Bastille
Bastille station marks the site of the notorious 18th-century prison stormed on 14 July 1789 - the birth of the French Revolution. Today Place de la Bastille is dominated by the Colonne de Juillet and Opéra Bastille, and is bordered by the Marais district to the north and the vibrant rue de Lappe bar street to the south. The Port de l'Arsenal marina is directly adjacent.
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Traveller Tips
- 1The Column in Place de la Bastille commemorates the July Revolution of 1830, not 1789
- 2Opéra Bastille (modern opera house) is directly on the square - great for same-day cheap tickets
- 3Rue de Lappe and the surrounding streets are the heart of Paris nightlife
- 4The Promenade Plantée elevated garden starts a 5-minute walk east from here
Accessibility
✓Wheelchair accessible
✓Step-free access
✓Audio announcements
✓Visual displays
✓Accessible toilets
✓Tactile guides
Facilities
Toilets
Shops
Info Desk
Nearby Attractions
Place de la Bastille
Opéra Bastille
Marais District
Promenade Plantée
Port de l'Arsenal
Rue de Lappe nightlife
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Zone 1
Travel Zone
Est. 1900
Step-free access available