Sights & landmarks
Place de la Bastille
The July Column rises above this iconic square's bars & cafes, former site of the Bastille prison.
Plan your visit
Allow1–1.5 hours
Nearby places
4 nearby stopsBuild the next part of the day
Appears in itineraries
See it in a Sortie day
Sortie itineraryParis — 1 Week in the City in 7 Days
Starter 7-day Paris itinerary with clustered routing, paced dwell times, and realistic travel legs.
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→Questions travellers ask
What is Place de la Bastille?
The July Column rises above this iconic square's bars & cafes, former site of the Bastille prison.
How long should I allow for Place de la Bastille?
Allow 1–1.5 hours, based on 3 observed Sortie itinerary stops.
Build this into your Paris day
Use this place as an anchor, then layer nearby stops and a little breathing room around it.