Parks & Gardens
Parks & GardensThe Bastille's actual ruins hide behind a playground fence: a few weathered stones from the prison that sparked a revolution. Come for the history, stay for the absurdity of kids swinging where revolutionaries once plotted.
History buffs
Offbeat sightseeing
Hidden landmark
French Revolution
Tips
🏛️true bits of the Bastille (none at Place de la Bastille)
🧒bring kids; playground is the main attraction
Wednesday, February 17
Every body knows
February 17 at 12am
Bastille
Parks & GardensParks & GardensThe Bastille's actual ruins hide behind a playground fence: a few weathered stones from the prison that sparked a revolution. Come for the history, stay for the absurdity of kids swinging where revolutionaries once plotted.
History buffs
Offbeat sightseeing
Hidden landmark
French Revolution
Tips
🏛️true bits of the Bastille (none at Place de la Bastille)
🧒bring kids; playground is the main attraction
Wednesday, February 17
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