Roots EarthParis, France
Place de la Bastille
The square where the French Revolution ignited on 14 July 1789, when Parisians stormed the medieval fortress-prison that stood here. Nothing remains of the Bastille itself; the gilded Génie de la Liberté now shines atop the July Column.
What the app adds
Roots Earth has a longer story for Place de la Bastille, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.
Location
Coordinates: 48.85306, 2.36917