July Column

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The Colonne de Juillet rises from the middle of Place de la Bastille, topped by a gilded winged figure, and honors those who died in the July Revolution of 1830 and the events of 1848. The interior is open to the public only on limited weekend hours, but the column and surrounding square are a striking sight at any time.

✨ Reasons to go

1The column stands on the site of the demolished Bastille prison, stormed on July 14, 1789.
2It is topped by a gilded winged genius figure and commemorates those killed in the 1830 July Revolution.
3The hollow interior, containing a spiral staircase, is open to the public only on limited weekend afternoons.

💡 Good to know

1Interior access is limited to weekend afternoons only, plan accordingly
2the square itself is worth lingering in even without going inside
3combine with exploring the Bastille nightlife area nearby.

⏱️ Typical visit

10 min

🕰️ Best time

afternoon or early evening

🚶 Walking intensity

Easy pace

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Address

Pl. de la Bastille, 75004 Paris, France · BastilleGoogle Apple

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Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: Closed
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 2:30 – 4:00 PM, 4:30 – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 2:30 – 4:00 PM, 4:30 – 6:00 PM

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Booking

Walk-in

What people say

"I really enjoyed visiting Place de la Bastille. The Colonne de Juillet in the center is beautiful and full of history—it was built to remember the July Revolution of 1830. It’s amazing to stand where the Bastille prison once stood. A special and meaningful place in Paris. A must-visit for anyone who loves history and atmosphere"

— Javohirbek Bozorkulov

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