Marché Bastille in Paris

26 June 2026 | Author/Destination: | Category: General, Bon voyage, Bon appétit, Paris / Île-de-France Reading Time:  6 minutes

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The Marché Bastille is a true highlight for anyone looking for an authentic Parisian experience. When you visit this market, you are immersing yourself in a vibrant piece of local culture that goes far beyond just a weekly grocery run.   read more…

July Column in Paris

18 June 2026 | Author/Destination: | Category: General, Paris / Île-de-France Reading Time:  7 minutes

© flickr.com - Pierre Blaché

© flickr.com – Pierre Blaché

The July Column (French: Colonne de Juillet) is a monumental column in Paris commemorating the Revolution of 1830. It stands in the center of the Place de la Bastille and celebrates the Trois Glorieuses — the ‘three glorious’ days of 27–29 July 1830 that saw the fall of Charles X, King of France, and the commencement of the July Monarchy of Louis-Philippe, King of the French. It was built between 1835 and 1840.   read more…

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