Place de la Bastille

Loved the market which sits every Sunday and Thursday. Lots of antiques, collectibles, cheap clothes, old knick-knacks. Family style food. From Paella, to pizza, to Escaragots, to Oysters and vinegar, sweets, dried fruits, carpets, warm clothes, old cameras, you get everything. A very people-ey people's market.

Column marks the historical important place with it's 47m July column towering over the surroundings. It's beautifuly lit in the evening making it and the rest of the place looks kinda special. There a lot of shops and restaurants around marking the entrance to some of a beautiful narrow Paris typical streets. If it wasn't only for the busy street going straight through it that break that imerssion.

Place de la Bastille is a large and lively square with strong historical significance. At its center stands the July Column, illuminated at night and topped by the golden Génie de la Liberté, which becomes particularly striking after dark. The area is busy and dynamic, with constant traffic and pedestrian movement, reflecting the modern rhythm of the city. While it is not a quiet or traditionally scenic square, it represents an important part of Parisian history and daily life. At night, the lighting adds atmosphere and highlights the monument, making it worth passing through, especially when exploring nearby neighborhoods. An interesting stop for its symbolism and urban character.

Magnificent monument in Paris, was great to walk by and admire whilst going about your day. I personally wouldn’t add it to my itinerary, but if you are in the area/walking by it’s a great view!

The Place de la Bastille is one of those rare spots where you can truly feel the weight of history beneath your feet. Standing on the very ground where the infamous Bastille prison once stood — stormed on July 14, 1789, sparking the French Revolution — is a genuinely moving experience. The centerpiece, the Colonne de Juillet, is stunning: a 50-meter bronze column topped by the gilded Génie de la Liberté (Spirit of Freedom), visible from surprisingly far across the city. It’s easy to walk past it without realizing that 815 revolutionaries are actually buried in the crypt beneath. The square itself is lively and well-connected, bordering three arrondissements (4th, 11th, and 12th). The Opéra Bastille on one side is an impressive piece of modern architecture, and the nearby Bassin de l’Arsenal offers a lovely, quieter escape from the busy roundabout traffic. On weekends, a great outdoor market sets up along the Boulevard Richard Lenoir just steps away. One tip: don’t miss the Timescope 3D terminal nearby — for just €2 you can see the square as it looked in 1446. A small but surprisingly impressive touch. The area can get chaotic with traffic, but as a symbol of French liberty and a hub of Parisian life, it’s an unmissable stop.

Place de la Bastille in Paris is a very versatile area. The monument itself is a beacon in the city with the tall column with the bright gold angelic figure on top with wings spread wide. The metro station is a major hub that can get you just about anywhere in the city. Lots of restaurants located all around the very large circle roadway along with the Opera. Market on weekends is great too.

My first time to visit a French market and the flea market on the next street. We had a great time here. We came in at around lunch time and were able to get some food, fruits, vintage pendant, vintage broach and a cute top for my mom. Merchants are nice and be prepared to get out your google translator cause not all merchant can speak English. Remember you are in their country so at least a little French and smile will come a long way. I never had any issues with anyone in France.

Ok, I wasn't expecting the whole construction was stand up, but there are a few stones (they were moved by the way) on a park, and the park is close because they are fixing or something... It took us thirty minutes on the metro to arrived there, it doesn't worth.