# Place de la Bastille

Paris, France

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.

## Roots Earth

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.

Coordinates: 48.85306, 2.36917

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