Join the famous Place des Vosges in the Marais district, one of the oldest and most beautiful squares in Paris, home to numerous private mansions transformed into museums: Picasso Paris Museum, Carnavalet Museum, Victor Hugo's house, etc.

Stroll through the streets of the Latin Quarter, located in the 5^e arrondissement. One of the oldest and best known districts of Paris. A must-see place in the capital and a haunt for students at the Sorbonne, the Collège de France and the Lycée Henri IV.

Discover the Arab world at the IMA, the Arab World Institute, a true cultural centre with a museum, library, exhibitions, concerts and shows

The Place de la Bastille is one of the most famous squares in Paris. It is located in the 11th arrondissement and has a rich and eventful history. This square is the symbol of the French Revolution and the fight for freedom.

The square owes its name to the Bastille prison, which was located on the site of the current Place de la Bastille. The prison was destroyed during the French Revolution in 1789, an event that marked the beginning of the fall of the French monarchy. The square was built on the ruins of the Bastille prison.

The Place de la Bastille is an emblematic place of the struggle for freedom and democracy. It has been the scene of many historical events, including the riots of 1830, which led to the fall of King Charles X and the advent of Louis-Philippe, King of the French. The square was also the starting point of the Parisians' revolt during the Paris Commune in 1871, an attempt to create a revolutionary government in the city.

In the center of the square is the July Column, a monument erected in honor of the victims of the 1830 riots. The column is 52 meters high and is topped by a winged genie symbolizing freedom. The column is surrounded by a fountain, which is particularly impressive at night when the lights of the city are reflected on the water.

Finally, the Place de la Bastille is a gathering place for Parisians during major events. It has been the site of many political and cultural gatherings, as well as concerts and sporting events. Celebrations of July 14, the French national holiday, often begin with a parade through the square.

In conclusion, the Place de la Bastille is an emblematic place in Paris, known for its history, its architecture and its lively atmosphere. It is a symbol of the struggle for freedom and democracy, as well as of the Parisian alternative culture.

Whether for a stay or simply for a weekend in Paris, our hotels located near the Place de la Nation, the Gare de Lyon, the Gare de l'Est and the Louvre give you quick access to the Place de la Bastille.

Le Père Lachaise is not just the most famous cemetery in Paris, but it's also a poetic, charming spot, perfect for daydreaming and enjoying a quiet walk. This cemetery is where art and nature combine, as many great figures who have shaped Western cultural history, and the cultural history of Paris in particular, are buried here.
To name but a few, here you can find the graves of Chopin, Rossini, Proust, Oscar Wilde, Colette and more recently Jim Morrison.

The benches allow you to relax in the shade of hundred-year old trees.
The paved pathways are inviting for a quiet stroll around the leafy cemetery where you will pass other daydreamers, and find a moment of poetry and tranquility, in the heart of the 20th arrondissement.