The Bastille before 1789: a vanished imposing structure in Paris

The Bastille, an emblematic state prison, dominated Paris for over four centuries.

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Few traces remain today of this structure demolished after July 14, 1789.

Its history remains a powerful symbol of the French Revolution and the struggle for freedom.

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