11th Arrondissement
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The Bastille
Built around 1370, was once part of the defenses of Paris. Louis XIV had the wall demolished but left the Bastille, which later became a luxury prison for aristocratic and notable people who could have goods and services sent in. The Marquis de Sade was a prisoner here as were Mirabeau and Voltaire. It was stormed on 14 July 1789, but at that time there were only seven prisoners. It was later razed and replaced in 1831 by the column, called the July Column, now standing surmounted by the "Spirit of Liberty". In Place Henri Galli can be found a commemorative pile of stones from the original Bastille.
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Discover Bastille
Discover the Bastille, Marche Aligre and Pere Lachaise which borders the 11th arrondissement.
Paris 11th Arrondissement - Place de Bastille
The Place de Bastille in the 11th Arrondissement was where the Bastille stood, a prison whose name has reverberated around the world as a symbol of democracy, and has always been a rallying point for political protestors. The area around the Bastille, especially rue de Lappe, rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine and part of rue de Charonne has become a rather hip neighborhood.
Oberkamp
The Bastille area around Rues de Charonne, Oberkamp and de la Roquette have numerous atmospheric bars and small restaurants and on Rues de Charonne and Oberkamp there are a number of bars appealing to those who like rock music, motorbikes and leather jackets.
The rue du Faubourg St. Antoine has always been a center for furniture makers but there are picturesque little alleys and streets in the area. Rue de Lappe typifies the rejuvenation of the Bastille area. There are still traces of it being part of the "Gay Paris" of the 1930's,with its "bals musettes", or dance halls, frequented between the wars by Piaf, Jean Gabin and Rita Hayworth. "The Balajo" Dance Hall is still in existence.
See below what's happening in or near the 11st.
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How to be a Parisian
The only English show in Paris - And it's hilarious!!! Every Tuesday and Wednesday at 8pm.
Want to master the Paris Attitude. Now you can. Tickets only or with dinner nearby.
Yacht de Paris Gourmet Cruise
Departs near the Bastille
Every evening Yachts de Paris invites you to enjoy a gourmet dinner by a celebrated Michelin Star chef on an unforgettable cruise aboard one of their magnificent yachts.
From 198€ pp
Passport Gourmet
Situated between Market Aligre, one of the most famous food markets in Paris and the Viaduct des Arts you will find one of the the most convivial and professional cooking schools in Paris where students quickly become family.
From 99€ pp
Cocktails Class
Learn to create fantastic cocktails from professsional barmen and stay for dinner and live music at one of Paris's hippest night clubs. Available Friday and Saturday evening from 7:30 pm to past midnight. Great food and loads of fun.
99€ pp
