- Place de la Bastille - 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.
The square straddles 3 arrondissements of Paris, namely the 4th, 11th and 12th. The square and its surrounding areas are normally called simply Bastille. The July Column (Colonne de Juillet) which commemorates the events of the July Revolution (1830) stands at the center of the square. Other notable features include the Bastille Opera, the Bastille subway station and a section of the Canal Saint Martin. Prior to 1984, the former Bastille railway station stood where the opera house now stands.
- Lunch
- Inside the Louvre Museum (we don’t go inside the museum, only outside)
- Up to the Eiffel Tower (we go right next to the Eiffel Tower, but we don’t go up in it)
Embark on a 4-hour private walking expedition of Paris with a local guide, marveling at numerous iconic landmarks and soaking up engaging anecdotes on the city’s history and architecture. During your perambulation, take a break at an exceptional crêperie in the Latin Quarter to delight in a menu of sweet and savory crêpes paired with a beverage. Witness awe-inspiring sites such as the Place Bastille, Marais district’s Place des Vosges, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Saint Michael’s Fountain, the Latin Quarter, Saint Germain-des-Prés, Pont des Arts, the Louvre, and the Tuileries Garden. Following a swift metro journey from Place de la Concorde under the guidance of your guide, conclude your escapade against the backdrop of the Eiffel Tower. This trip is perfect for a comprehensive exploration of Paris’ renowned sites and monuments within a few hours, all while indulging in delectable French crêpes!
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