30 main sights of Paris โ photo, description, map
It is probably difficult to find a person who would not dream of visiting Paris. Since childhood, everyone has heard more than once about this wonderful city. About its narrow medieval streets and wide modern avenues, about the Champs Elysees and Montmartre, the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre. Reading the works of V. Hugo, O. Balzac, E. Zola, A. Dumas and many other prominent French writers, everyone mentally imagined himself in the place of the heroes of the works and wandered the streets in search of adventure. When the opportunity arises to visit this amazing city in reality, everyone strives to see with their own eyes precisely those places that are known from famous literary works. Today we will answer the question โ what to see in Paris on your own? So, our review of the best attractions in the city.
Triumphal Arch
One of the symbols of the city, reflecting significant historical events, is the Arc de Triomphe, built at the request of Napoleon in order to triumphantly pass through it leading the troops after the next victories. Having laid the first stone in the foundation of the arch, Napoleon symbolically celebrated his birthday, but he did not manage to triumphantly pass through the finished structure, since it took 30 years to build the highest arch in the world.
In December 1840, Napoleon was destined to be under the arches of the Arc de Triomphe, when the coffin with his body was solemnly carried through it, delivering the great conqueror from St. Helena to his eternal resting place in Paris. Since the completion of construction at this 50-meter monument, Parisians have been celebrating the most significant events in the life of the city and the country. At the Arc de Triomphe in 1885, the townspeople forever said goodbye to the great writer V. Hugo.
At the end of the Second World War, at this legendary arch, inspired by the approaching victory, the Parisians gave General de Gaulle a warm welcome. Interestingly, twice a year on May 10 and August 1, at sunset, you can observe how the solar disk occupies a central place in the opening of the Arc de Triomphe.
Cathedral of Notre Dame
It is not just an attraction, but also the personification of Paris itself and its difficult history. Therefore, Papertnaya Square is always full of a multilingual audience. Now in one place of the square, then in another you can hear the unpretentious melodies of street musicians and see the circus tricks of the ubiquitous jugglers entertaining the crowd.
It's hard to believe, but Notre Dame, the center of Parisian life, was completely deserted two hundred years ago. The French Revolution swept away everything in its path that belonged to the legacy of a past era. Castles and palaces, monasteries and cathedrals were destroyed. The beautiful statues of the great masters that adorned the facade of Notre Dame Cathedral were also thrown to the ground. All church utensils, including the famous bells of the cathedral, were sent for melting down, part of the decoration of the cathedral disappeared without a trace, and the altar was defiled.
The dilapidated and plundered cathedral gradually fell into decay, until thanks to the famous novel by V. Hugo in 1831, interest in the rich historical heritage of the country and the Gothic trend in architecture was revived. Already in those years, a royal decree was issued to restore the cathedral. The restoration of the cathedral was undertaken by a young French architect, Eugene Violet-de-Duc, who managed to completely restore its original appearance. Restoration work after the recent fire will continue.
Eiffel Tower
Another symbol of France. Today it is difficult to imagine Paris without the Eiffel Tower, although the city with a long history a little over 120 years ago did without this symbolic structure. In 1889, in honor of the centenary of the French Revolution and the triumph of scientific progress, which was rapidly gaining momentum, Gustave Eiffel presented a unique technical design to the Parisians, which was practically assembled from separate parts in two years.
The erected tower with a height of 300 meters became the tallest building in the world at that time. Undoubtedly, in addition to height, she had other unique characteristics. The tower withstood the pressure of the wind and hardly wobbled. Its original design allows it to withstand temperature extremes. The creator of the Eiffel Tower had to keep the defense for a long time and defend his offspring, proving its usefulness in order to save it from dismantling.
Famous artists, including Maupassant and Dumas son, spoke out against the now familiar symbol of France, noting the discrepancy between the industrial appearance of the tower and the classical architecture of the old city. However, the elegant design quickly won the hearts of most citizens.
Montmartre
Montmartre is a romantic quarter that fully conveys the unique atmosphere of this city. Here, among the bustle of the city, the Moulin de la Galette windmill has been preserved. Her image can be seen on the canvases of famous artists: Renoir, Vincent van Gogh, and Pablo Picasso. Only here in Montmartre there is an unusual monument to the writer Marcel Aime, who in one of his works tells about a persistent lover stuck in the wall after a date with a married lady. It is believed that by shaking the left hand of the bronze statue of Emma, โโone can confidently count on the fulfillment of innermost desires.
In this bohemian quarter, there is still the Agile Rabbit cafe, whose regulars were future celebrities, poor artists and poets: Paul Verlaine, Pissarro, Guillaume, Modigliani. On the White Place of Montmartre is the famous musical variety show โMoulin Rougeโ. It was here that the legendary La Goulue invented the famous can-can. Nearby is the cemetery of Montmartre, where among many celebrities lies the creator of the can-can. Here you can see the graves of E. Zola, Stendhal, Alexander Dumas son, Berlioz and many other famous figures of literature and art.
Opera Garnier
It is a real center of theatrical culture in France. For the first time, the doors of the opera were opened to visitors back in 1669 at the initiative of local celebrities R. Kamber and P. Perrin. They were the authors of the first staged play.
You can buy a ticket on weekdays at the box office (from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.), as well as on Saturday (open until 1 p.m.). Tours start daily from 10 am to 5 pm. The cost of visiting the theater as part of an excursion group is 9-10 euros. But for those who want to visit one of the performances, you will have to fork out (the ticket price starts from 120 euros).
House of the Invalids
Fans of military history are advised to look into the seventh district, where the famous Invalides is located. This is a complex of military-themed buildings that are associated with the military history of France. You can visit the museums of the Army, plans and reliefs, modern history. Here are the burial places of famous military leaders and generals of the country, including the famous Napoleon. Initially, this place was only a hospital for those who suffered during the battles and elderly soldiers. The initiator of the opening of this institution was Louis XIV. Gradually, the complex expanded due to new facilities and became a haven for hundreds of officers and privates who had distinguished themselves in battle.
Of course, many tourists come here only for the sake of one tomb โ the emperor Napoleon, who was originally buried on the island of St. Helena, where he was exiled. The attraction is located at Boulevard des Invalides, (Varenne metro station). Open daily except Monday from 10 am to 5 pm (until 6 pm in summer). Entrance costs 9 euros, for children under 18 โ free.
Elysian Fields
Another famous attraction that every guest should visit is the Champs Elysees. This is one of the main and most famous streets of the capital, where many parades are traditionally held. Processions run from the Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe. Initially, this place was empty and, at the initiative of Maria Medici, in 1616, it began to be ennobled. The architect Le Nรดtre is considered to be the author of the idea of โโcreating the Grand Cour walking area. And modern buildings, which are intertwined with historical and cultural objects, began to appear much later.
Famous inhabitants brought fame to the Champs Elysees, who began to settle one by one in the houses located here. Today, tourists are attracted by numerous boutiques of famous world brands, souvenir shops and picturesque cafes. Address: Av. des Champs-รฉlysรฉes. You can get there by metro, getting off at the Concorde station. Or take the train that runs along lines 1, 8, 12. Admission is free.
latin quarter
Do you want to plunge into the world of student life? Then rather go to the Latin Quarter, which is located in the fifth and sixth districts of the city. The center of the quarter is the world-famous Sorbonne University. The quarter owes its name not to students from Latin America at all, but to the Latin language, which for many centuries was the main language for education and scientific activity. In addition, tourists will be able to visit the famous Pantheon hill, which is famous for its centuries-old history and on which many historically significant events for Parisians unfolded.
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The impressive collection of the Natural History Museum is also located within the quarter. Entrance to the quarter is free, you can visit it at any convenient time. If you want to learn interesting facts from history, we advise you to hire an experienced guide. The attraction is located in the fifth district of the capital. The easiest way to get there is by metro, getting off at Cluny-la-Sorbonne station (line 10).
Louvre
Even if you have never had the opportunity to visit the famous Louvre, it is unlikely that you have heard anything about this world-famous attraction! It is not at all necessary to be a connoisseur of various areas of art or be able to distinguish between paintings by Picasso and Van Gogh! Every tourist who is at least a little interested in the history of France and the world, is not indifferent to sculptures, frescoes, ancient Egyptian sarcophagi or monuments of Ancient Rome and Greece, should visit the Louvre.
Just imagine, every year over 10 million people visit the huge exhibition halls, many of whom come here to once again look at the main highlight of the Louvre โ the famous Mona Lisa! But even without this canvas, there is something to see here. Under the dome of the museum, valuable and unique artifacts and relics of the Ancient East, Asia, Western civilizations are collected. The famous museum is located at Palais Royal, Musรฉe du Louvre, 75001. The easiest way to get there is by bus or metro (Palais Royal station). The exposition is open daily from 9 to 18 (on some days โ until 21.45). Ticket prices start at 15 euros.
1-Hour Lights of Paris Cruise โฌ15
Skip-the-line tickets to the roof of the Arc de Triomphe โฌ12
Eiffel Tower: 2nd floor access โฌ41
Versailles and Gardens: Skip-the-line ticket with audio guide โฌ26
Hop-on Hop-bus tour off. Class., Prem. or Suite โ from 32.40 โฌ
Tickets: Montparnasse: roof terrace of the 56th floor โ 18 โฌ
Show at the Moulin Rouge with champagne โ 87 โฌ
Subscription to Paris museums: 2, 4 or 6 days โ 53 โฌ
luxembourg garden
The Luxembourg Gardens (Jardin du Luxembourg) is a palace and park ensemble, one of the main attractions of the Latin Quarter. The garden is located at the end of the beautiful Boulevard San Michele, which can be reached from there. You can also get to the Luxembourg Gardens by metro, getting off at the Luxembourg station. In the garden stands the Luxembourg Palace โ one of the best architectural monuments in all of France. In front of the palace there is a huge beautiful fountain, on the waters of which you can even launch a model of a sailboat. A little to the side is the atmospheric Medici fountain of the 17th century, marble, overgrown with moss.
We recommend that all connoisseurs of the famous French park architecture plan a visit to the Luxembourg Gardens. Despite the fact that initially its entire area was reserved for vegetation, today there is a real cultural and gaming expanse for visitors. For example, right at the entrance to the garden there is a large stage, which regularly hosts concerts and festive events. There are many attractions and playgrounds in the park.
It is here that Parisians like to spend all their free time. The Luxembourg Gardens is also of genuine interest among numerous tourists, guests of the capital, who personally want to stroll through its vast territory. The garden is located at rue de Vaugirard (St. Vaugirard), 15. We recommend getting there by metro (Odeon station) or by bus. You won't be charged a cent for entry. The park is open in summer from 7.30 to 21.45, and in winter from 8.15 to 16.45.
Pont Alexandre III
The bridge connecting the opposite banks of the Seine is often called the most romantic place in the city. It is decorated with dozens of sculptures of angels, nymphs and pegasi, each of which is distinguished by its unique design and indescribable beauty. According to history, the Russian Emperor Nicholas II was the author of the idea of โโโโcreating the bridge, who in such an unusual way decided to perpetuate the memory of his father by naming the bridge in his honor. It was a kind of gift in honor of the conclusion of peace between France and Russia.
The bridge was designed in such a way as not to spoil the breathtaking panoramas of the Champs Elysees. It is 160 meters long and 6 meters high. You can get to the building by car or metro (Invalides station), as well as by going to the House of Invalides. Admission is free, you can visit the attraction at any time of the day. According to legend, a kiss on the bridge of Alexander III is able to seal two loving hearts with strong bonds.
Musee d'Orsay
Are you a passionate admirer of the Impressionists? Then boldly head to the famous exhibition halls of the Musรฉe d'Orsay. It is this cultural institution that is famous and respected among tourists and true connoisseurs of this art direction. The halls display dozens of paintings by famous artists, including Manet and Monet, Degas, Renoir, Lautrec, Gauguin and many others. But this famous exhibition complex is not only famous for its paintings. There are many examples of other areas of art โ architecture, decorative and applied arts.
D'Orsay is located at rue de Lille, 62. You can get there by metro, getting off at the Solferino station, and if you get from the suburbs, by RER train. The exposition doors are open daily from 9.30 to 18.00. Day off โ Monday. The ticket price is 9 euros, and for tourists who want to visit periodical exhibitions โ 12 euros. On the first Sunday of each month, admission is free.
Rodin Museum
If you are a passionate admirer of the works of the sculptor Auguste Rodin, you should definitely visit his personal museum. More precisely, the museum, which presents his best work. The museum occupies the building of a mansion, which was erected in the second half of the 17th century and once belonged to the famous master. For the first time the doors of the museum were opened to visitors in 1919. The pride of the collection are the famous sculptures โThe Thinkerโ, โCitizens of Calaisโ, works โGates of Hellโ, โBeethovenโ and many others. In total, the collection occupies an area of โโ16 rooms.
It should be noted that the collection also includes paintings by famous artists, including Van Gogh, Manet. These paintings were collected by Rodin and donated to the city along with his personal works. You can get to the museum, which is located at Rue de Varenne, 79, by metro (Varenne or Invalides stations). At the box office, you can buy a comprehensive ticket to view the collection (6 euros) or limit yourself to visiting the garden (1 euro). Visitors under 18 can enter the museum for free. The doors of the complex are open every day except Monday from 10.00 to 17.45.
Island of the City
The surviving island, located in the middle of the Seine, today is considered the real heart of the city. It can be reached by one of the existing nine bridges (can be reached from any part of the city). Once the island was intended to accommodate the royal residence, but today there is practically no one left here. We recommend spending the whole day to get to know the island. Famous sights are at the attention of tourists: the Cathedral of Notre Dame de Paris, the notorious Conciergerie prison, which today has the status of a museum, the Palace of Justice and several other interesting historical sites.
In order not to miss anything important, we advise you to arrange a paid excursion led by an experienced guide. The island is open to the public around the clock. Admission is free (except for visiting museums and other attractions). You can get there by metro or other public and private transport.
Palace of the Palais Royal
The Palace of the Kings Palais Royal is located in the very center. It includes the palace itself, the square and the park area. According to official information, the palace was intended to accommodate the prominent figure Cardinal Richelieu and his retinue. Since the cardinal was not indifferent to art, a library, an art gallery and a theater were created in the palace. The palace got its modern name thanks to the new owner โ Anna of Austria, who occupied the residence of the cardinal after his death. During its existence, the complex has repeatedly changed its owners, rebuilt and expanded.
At one time, noisy festivities were organized here, the Chapiteau Circus worked, at another time the palace was closed to outsiders and lived a measured life, full of secrets and conspiracies. Today, the palace building is closed to visitors. You can only get into the park, as well as the courtyard entrance is free. Attraction address: Le Palais Royal, Rue de Montpensier. You can get there by metro. We are waiting for you daily from 7.20 to 20.00.
Pantheon
The ashes of famous Parisians who were able to distinguish themselves over the years of their lives are kept in this place. At the same time, the Pantheon is a real monument to human ambitions and passions. According to legend, the building appeared as a gratitude to St. Genevieve, to whom King Louis appealed, being on the verge of death. Since, according to the ruler, it was the patroness of Paris who granted him recovery, 11 years later, the construction of a temple in her honor began.
The author of the architectural masterpiece was Souflo, who was able to combine the best achievements of architects of several generations within the framework of one project. Subsequently, many ideas were used by architects of later eras. For example, in the dome of the Washington Capitol, a resemblance to the Paris Pantheon is clearly visible. The attraction is located at Place du Panthyon, 5e. The Pantheon is open daily from 10:00 to 18:30. In winter, the temple doors close half an hour earlier. Entrance will cost visitors 8 euros, and children can enter for free.
Place de la Concorde
This is one of the main squares of the French capital, which is created in the shape of a regular octagon. The corners are decorated with statues that symbolize the most significant cities in the country. In the very center there was a place for a huge obelisk. The square is also known for the fact that at one time many noble Frenchmen and rulers of the state were executed here. For example, King Louis XVI, famous women โ Marie Antoinette, Madame Elisabeth and Charlotte Corday met their death on the Place de la Concorde.
The guillotine stood on the square until the time when the degree of revolutionary intensity decreased. You can get to the square by metro (Concorde station) or by car. You can use one of the regular buses. The attraction is located in the 8th district, at Place de la Concorde. Free admission.
Disneyland
When planning a trip, a visit to the famous Disneyland should be a must for almost every tourist. The magical world of Walt Disney brings guests a sea of โโโโpleasures and joys.
The entertainment complex is located 30 kilometers from the center of the capital of France. The vast territory of the park is divided into five thematic zones, each of which is stylized as a famous fairy tale, cartoon or movie. Beautifully designed buildings and structures, exciting attractions, sculptures of famous characters evoke a sense of celebration in children.
Disneyland welcomes its guests with the main street, made in the style of a western American towns of the late 19th century. Nice houses lined up here with shops, cafes and souvenir shops. The road leads to the main symbol of Disneyland โ Sleeping Beauty Castle.
Disneyland Paris: 1-day ticket โ 56 โฌ
Entrance ticket for several days โ from 169 โฌ
Ticket with return transfer โ 105 โฌ
Sacrรฉ Coeur Basilica
The top of the Montmartre hill, whose height is 130 meters, is majestically crowned by the white-stone Sacrรฉ-Coeur Basilica. This is one of the main attractions of the French capital.
The idea of โโbuilding a temple arose in the 70s of the XIX century after the crushing defeat of France in the Franco-Prussian war. The new church was supposed to put an end to all the misfortunes sent down to the French people. The construction of the Catholic shrine in the Byzantine style took 35 years.
A multi-span staircase leads to the basilica, on the intermediate platforms of which there are green lawns, always filled with a resting public. At the foot of the church, tourists see five domes elongated upwards. The central dome reaches a height of 83 meters. The faรงade of the basilica is adorned with a massive portico with three arches, on top of which rise the equestrian statues of Saint Louis and Joan of Arc.
Palace of Versailles
In 1661, the young king of France, Louis XIV, decided to build a residence for himself in the hunting grounds of the suburbs. The best architects of that time brilliantly fulfilled the wishes of the monarch. A masterpiece of classical architecture was built, which became a symbol of the absolute power of the king โ the Palace of Versailles. The magnificent grandiose building reflects the luxury that reigned at the court of Louis XIV. Around the architectural pearl grows a garden with intricately designed alleys, evenly trimmed green spaces, a pond and numerous sculptures.
The facade of the palace stretched 640 meters wide. The interiors of the palace premises amaze visitors with their pompous beauty. The royal halls are decorated with majestic columns, arched galleries, gilded stucco, balustrade, bas-reliefs, ceiling frescoes, paintings, mirrors and tapestries.
Les Invalides
During the reign of Louis XIV, an architectural complex of buildings was erected, conceived as a shelter for war veterans who were injured on the battlefields. Thus, the authorities fought against the begging of soldiers who lost their health and lost their ability to work. The ensemble of buildings is built in a restrained classical style. The elongated buildings form courtyards with arcade galleries.
Today, the walls of the Les Invalides house a museum of military glory. The main architectural structure of the complex is the monumental Cathedral of St. Louis. Its high and majestic dome, decorated with golden ornaments, dominates the entire center. The temple became the tomb of many French military leaders of different eras. The main point of attraction for tourists is the sarcophagus with the ashes of Napoleon I Bonaparte.
Montparnasse tower
Among the most notable architectural ensembles and monuments, the towering grandiose structure of glass and concrete, the Montparnasse Tower, is striking. The skyscraper, 210 meters high, was built in 1972. It houses many offices and restaurants, as well as an observation deck.
Tourists are lifted by a high-speed elevator to the 56th floor, from where a breathtaking panorama of the historical center opens. The viewing radius reaches up to 40 kilometers. From a bird's eye view, you can see all the iconic sights of the city. There are chairs and telescopes along the perimeter of the observation deck, enclosed by thick glass.
Sorbonne
Paris is home to one of the oldest educational institutions in the world. This is the main university in France โ the Sorbonne. The history of the creation of a higher school, named after the clergyman Robert de Sorbonne, dates back to the first half of the 13th century. Over the years of its existence, the institution has become famous for educating many generations of the country's intellectual elite. The main building of the Sorbonne University is located in the Latin Quarter. The architectural ensemble is a historical value for the culture of the French nation.
The interior of the building corresponds to the educational atmosphere. On the facade you can see statues symbolizing different sciences. Among the educational buildings stands the baroque chapel of St. Ursula of Sorbonne. The facade of the shrine is crowned with a high dome, framed by four bell towers. The entrance to the temple is decorated with a classical portico with columns and installed sculptures in niches.
Pompidou Center
A popular attraction of the capital of France is the Georges Pompidou National Center for Contemporary Art. The unusual museum complex was founded in 1977 with the aim of maintaining an innovative cultural direction โ avant-garde. The original building of the Pompidou Center seems to defy classical architectural canons. At first glance, there is a feeling that the building is being reconstructed or is still in the process of construction.
According to the architectural design, all pipes, scaffolding, wires, metal structures and other technical communications are brought outside. Museum exhibitions express the ideas of abstract thinking artists. Visitors are free to interpret contemporary art in their own way. Here are paintings, sculptural compositions, as well as various objects that create bizarre installations.
Cabaret Moulin Rouge
Tourists can immerse themselves in the atmosphere of enchanting show programs with incendiary spectacular dances, music, songs and acrobatic numbers in the world-famous Moulin Rouge cabaret. This is the hallmark of the nightlife and glamorous life of France. The building of the variety show is decorated with a red mill, which is considered a symbol of the Montmartre district, where an entertaining and rather spicy institution is located.
The Moulin Rouge show fascinates with the grandeur of performances that will leave unforgettable vivid impressions in the memory of the audience. There are many dancers in the numbers, dressed in colorful magnificent costumes, decorated with rhinestones, feathers and sequins. Perfected movements, plasticity and grace of the artists evoke enthusiastic emotions. Mostly girls perform topless, which is of particular interest to the strong half of humanity.
Pรจre Lachaise Cemetery
The legendary Pere Lachaise cemetery embodied the romance of Parisian architecture, which is not without interest for tourists visiting the sights. On a vast area of โโ47 hectares, you can see stone crypts and tombstones, decorated with highly artistic sculptural compositions. There are about a million graves in the cemetery. The remains of a considerable number of famous personalities are buried here.
Here you can see the gravestones of the composer F. Chopin, the singer Yves Montand, the dancer A. Duncan, the actress A. Girado, the singer E. Piaf, the playwright O. Wilde, the writer O. Balzac and many others. The monument to the Russian soldier, erected in honor of the fallen soldiers during the Second World War in France, deserves attention. A separate large section of Pรจre Lachaise is dedicated to the burial places of victims of Nazism.
Catacombs
Paris is famous for its underground catacombs. These are tunnels, caves and narrow corridors with low ceilings. The total length of the dungeons is about 300 kilometers at a depth of 20 meters. When visiting these sights of the city, tourists should be prepared to see numerous piles of human bones and skulls. The remains of more than two million people are buried here.
The history of the emergence of catacombs began in the 18th century, when the city faced the problem of a lack of places for the burial of dead people within the city limits. During the mass death of citizens from epidemics, it was decided to use wine cellars as cemeteries. Places evoke thoughts about the frailty of life.
Tuileries garden
In the immediate vicinity of the Louvre, on a vast territory of 25 hectares, there is a magnificent garden and park ensemble of the Tuileries. This is a favorite place for Parisians, where you can take a pleasant walk, enjoying the magnificent natural landscapes. The Tuileries Park appeared in the 16th century on the site of a clay quarry. The entrance to the picturesque garden from the side of the Louvre is the triumphal arch of the Carousel, which marks the military victories of Napoleon.
The park is striking in its beauty. Lush flowerbeds and tall trees are planted in even rows along well-groomed straight alleys. Strictly symmetrical paths and perfectly trimmed green spaces are harmoniously combined with numerous sculptural compositions. Walking in the park, tourists can relax near the pond or under the crowns of deciduous trees. There are benches and chairs throughout.
Gallery Lafayette
Galeries Lafayette is the largest shopping center that attracts shoppers from all over the world. The retail space of the department store is 30,000 square meters, which houses numerous branded boutiques with colorful large windows. The gallery was founded in 1893. The abundance of goods will not leave anyone indifferent. These are clothes, shoes, appliances, perfumes, gastronomy, jewelry and much more.
A magnificent multi-storey complex of non-Byzantine style is crowned with a dome with stained-glass windows, looking up to 43 meters. The special solemnity of the Galeries Lafayette gives the interior decoration. The halls are decorated with stucco molding in the form of floral ornaments. Everything sparkles, glitters and shimmers with bright colors. The upper floors house restaurants and cafes, as well as an observation deck with a panoramic view of Paris.
Place de la Bastille
Place de la Bastille is one of the popular tourist attractions. For most French people, this iconic place symbolizes freedom, equality and justice. The history of the square began in the 14th century, when a fortress was built on the initiative of King Charles V. The structure, surrounded by deep ditches, had eight towers. Two centuries later, during the reign of Louis XIV, boulevards appeared instead of ditches, and the fortress was transformed into a prison, into which not only criminals were thrown, but also many innocent victims of royal power.
During the French Revolution, the fortress was taken by the rebellious people without a fight. Subsequently, the Bastille was destroyed to the ground. Today Place de la Bastille is a busy road junction where dozens of streets meet. The central composition of the square is a tall column with a golden figure on top. Only the contours of the structure lined with paving stones remind of the fortress.
Use the services of kiwitaxi and at the airport, at the specified time, the driver will be waiting for you, help with luggage and promptly take you to the hotel. Several classes of cars are available โ from economy to Minibus with 19 seats. The price is fixed and does not depend on the number of passengers and the address within the city. Taxi from / to the airport is a convenient and comfortable way to get to the right place.