Douce France

"You may visit the castle for free each first Sunday of the month, starting at 10 am. Look at the superb chapel, inside the huge premises of the castle..."

"Excellent place to have a beer or a meal. Welcoming staff and quiet view on the gardens (virtually no car)."

"Do visit the beautiful art galleries around the Place with stunning artists and original master pieces. Also pop in a beautiful artisanal perfumery..."

"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"

"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..."

"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"