The Bastille (/ bæˈstiːl /, French: [bastij] ⓘ) was a medieval fortress in Paris, known as the Bastille Saint-Antoine. It played an important role in the internal conflicts of France and for most of its history was …

The Bastille, stormed by an armed mob of Parisians on July 14, 1789, in the opening days of the French Revolution, was a symbol of the despotism of the ruling Bourbon monarchy and held an important …

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Jun 21, 2017 · Bastille Day is a holiday celebrating the storming of the Bastille—a military fortress and prison—on July 14, 1789, in a violent uprising that helped usher in the French Revolution.

May 2, 2022 · The Bastille was a fortress and a state prison built in the 14th century to defend Paris against the English. By the French Revolution, it had become a symbol of oppression and tyranny.

May 27, 2024 · The Bastille, an imposing fortress that once stood in the heart of Paris, has left an indelible mark on French history. Its legacy extends far beyond its physical presence, as it played a …

Bastille are an English indie pop band formed in 2010. The group began as a solo project by lead vocalist Dan Smith, but later expanded to include keyboardist Kyle Simmons, bassist and guitarist...

A symbol of liberty, a former prison, an opera house and a meeting place: the Bastille in Paris has a lot of history. We cover it all in our guide to what to see and do around Bastille.

Jun 30, 2023 · The Bastille has remained a name associated with a significant event in French history and the place name of a famous Parisian site: the Place de la Bastille. In the capital and elsewhere …

Jul 15, 2024 · On July 14th, 1789, the sans-culottes, aka the lower and middle classes of Paris stormed the Bastille, a medieval fortress that had been transformed into a prison that concretized and …