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Bastille

Paris, France
La Bastilla
Bastille
This is all that's left of the Bastille. Some monument to the Revolution...
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Ranked #279 of 534 attractions in Paris
3.0 of 5 stars 18 Reviews
Type: Neighbourhoods, Historic Sites
Activities: Dining, City walk sightseeing, Nightlife, Drinking
Owner description: The neighborhood surrounding the ruins of the prison made famous by a revolt on July 14, 1789, has recently become a center of Parisian nightlife and...... more » Owner description: The neighborhood surrounding the ruins of the prison made famous by a revolt on July 14, 1789, has recently become a center of Parisian nightlife and is home to an array of popular restaurants, clubs and cafés. « less
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São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“The best place to eat!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

Great environment and lots of good places to eat! Don't miss it! More

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Cebu City, Philippines
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54 reviews 54 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
“Nice landmark of history....!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012

Nice place to visit.....to see the place where one of the revolution in Paris started...... by the prisoners. Make this site one of your destination when visiting Paris. More

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Melbourne, Australia
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52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
“Don't Blink. You'll Miss it.”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012
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Don't waste your time! Nothing to see except an obelisk and another market on certain days. A shame the Parisiens have so little on display here to commemorate what was probably the most significant event in the history of the French Revolution. Bitterly disappointing! More

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Paris, France
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57 reviews 57 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
“Great neighborhood”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

Still a fun, vibrant neighborhood with excellent nightlife, cafes, funky restaurants & shops. More

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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
“Average every other day but Sunday or "event".”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 November 2011
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We have an apartment not far from the Bastille. Most visitors expect some remnant of the original prison and when they see an column shaped monument they leave disappointed. However, if you visit on Sunday morning you will see one of the great open food markets. If you visit in the spring and fall you will see an antique fair... More

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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
“Great hangout”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 November 2011
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Great bars and restaurant. More alternative than other turistic Paris. More

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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Lohnt nicht”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012
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Italia
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113 reviews 113 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
110 helpful votes 110 helpful votes
“Nulla di eccezionale”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 February 2012
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Rio de Janeiro, RJ
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86 reviews 86 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
“Quartier da Bastille”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012
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Managua, Nicaragua
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512 reviews 512 reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
254 helpful votes 254 helpful votes
“Excepto por ser de las pocas zonas animadas de París, la zona no dice nada”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012
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