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  1. Bastille - Wikipedia

    The Bastille (/ bæˈstiːl /, French: [bastij] ⓘ) was a medieval fortress in Paris, known as the Bastille Saint-Antoine. It played an important role in the internal conflicts of France and for most of its …

  2. Bastille | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica

    The Bastille, stormed by an armed mob of Parisians on July 14, 1789, in the opening days of the French Revolution, was a symbol of the despotism of the ruling Bourbon monarchy and held …

  3. Bastille | Official Site

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  4. Bastille Day - Definition, Date & Facts | HISTORY

    Jun 21, 2017 · Bastille Day is a holiday celebrating the storming of the Bastille—a military fortress and prison—on July 14, 1789, in a violent uprising that helped usher in the French Revolution.

  5. The Bastille: A Fortress, A Prison, A Symbol - History Tools

    May 27, 2024 · The Bastille, an imposing fortress that once stood in the heart of Paris, has left an indelible mark on French history. Its legacy extends far beyond its physical presence, as it …

  6. Storming of the Bastille - World History Encyclopedia

    May 2, 2022 · The Bastille was a fortress and a state prison built in the 14th century to defend Paris against the English. By the French Revolution, it had become a symbol of oppression …

  7. Bastille - YouTube Music

    Bastille are an English indie pop band formed in 2010. The group began as a solo project by lead vocalist Dan Smith, but later expanded to include keyboardist Kyle Simmons, bassist and …

  8. Bastille Day celebrates the rebellion that ignited the French ...

    France's national holiday celebrates the day a group of French revolutionaries seized the Bastille, a state prison and symbol of royal overreach. Jean-Baptiste Lallemand depicted this pivotal...

  9. Bastille (band) - Wikipedia

    Bastille (stylized as BΔSTILLE) are an English indie pop band formed in 2010. The group began as a solo project by lead vocalist Dan Smith, but later expanded to include keyboardist Kyle …

  10. Tracing the Remains of the Bastille Fortress in Paris

    Jun 30, 2023 · The Bastille has remained a name associated with a significant event in French history and the place name of a famous Parisian site: the Place de la Bastille. In the capital …