WHAT TO SEE & DO
Overview Table
| Name | Appeal | Type | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atelier des Lumières | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Light Show | Paid € |
| 2 | Bastille Market | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Outdoor Food Market | Free |
| 3 | Notre-Dame du Secours Basilica | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Basilica | Free |
| 4 | Place de la Bastille | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Square | Free |
1. Atelier des Lumières
Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Type Light Show
Cost Paid
French Name
Atelier des Lumières
This digital art is housed in a former steel foundry and features monumental displays that utilize advanced digital technology to project the works of renowned artists or specific themes onto large surfaces, creating an engaging and interactive experience for visitors.
It employs also a sophisticated sound system to enhance the immersive experience.
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Interior
2. Bastille Market
Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Type Outdoor Food Market
Cost Free
French Name
Marché Bastille
It’s the largest open-air food market in Paris, it takes places on Richard-Lenoir boulevard.
It operates on Thursday and Sunday mornings.
3. Notre-Dame du Secours Basilica
Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Type Basilica
Cost Free
French Name
Basilique Notre-Dame-du-Perpétuel-Secours
This basilica was built in 1896, it’s a notable example of neo-Gothic architecture.
It’s distinguished by its 62-meter spire, which stands out amidst surrounding buildings.
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Exterior
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Interior
4. Place de la Bastille
Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Type Square
Cost Free
French Names
Place de la Bastille
Bastille
This is one of the significant squares in Paris, historically known as the site of the Bastille prison, which was stormed on July 14, 1789, marking the beginning of the French Revolution.
Today, it serves as a vibrant public space, featuring the prominent July Column, which commemorates the July Revolution of 1830.
The area is also known for its nightlife, with numerous bars and cultural venues, reflecting the dynamic spirit of modern Paris.
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