The Bastille (/ bæˈstiːl /, French: [bastij] ⓘ) was a medieval fortress in Paris, known as the Bastille Saint-Antoine. It played an important role in the internal conflicts of France and for most of its history was …

The Bastille, stormed by an armed mob of Parisians on July 14, 1789, in the opening days of the French Revolution, was a symbol of the despotism of the ruling Bourbon monarchy and held an important …

Jun 21, 2017 · Bastille Day is a holiday celebrating the storming of the Bastille—a military fortress and prison—on July 14, 1789, in a violent uprising that helped usher in the French Revolution.

July 14 marks the fall of the Bastille and the beginning of the French Revolution. Swooping warplanes, axe-carrying warriors, a drone light show over the Eiffel Tower and fireworks in nearly...

France's national holiday celebrates the day a group of French revolutionaries seized the Bastille, a state prison and symbol of royal overreach. Jean-Baptiste Lallemand depicted this pivotal...

May 27, 2024 · The Bastille, an imposing fortress that once stood in the heart of Paris, has left an indelible mark on French history. Its legacy extends far beyond its physical presence, as it played a …

Nov 24, 2020 · On 14 July 1789, a large group descended on the Bastille demanding that its prisoners – by now only seven were held there – be released. Their main aim was to have access to weapons …

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The Bastille was a medieval fortress in Paris, originally built in the mid-1300s to enhance the city's defenses. Over time, it transformed into a state prison notorious for incarcerating individuals without …

Bastille (from bastide) is a French word meaning "castle" or "stronghold". In most accounts of French revolutionary history, La Bastille generally refers to the prison in Paris.