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The '''Bastille''' was a large fortress in [[Paris]], [[France]], famous for its extensive dungeons in which many French revolutionaries were imprisoned. One of its more well-known tenants was the [[Marquis de Sade]]. | The '''Bastille''' was a large fortress in [[Paris]], [[France]], famous for its extensive dungeons in which many French revolutionaries were imprisoned. One of its more well-known tenants was the [[Marquis de Sade]]. | ||
| − | [[Bastille Day]] commemorates the liberation of its inmates during the [[French Revolution]]. | + | [[Bastille Day]] (July 14) commemorates the liberation of its inmates during the [[French Revolution]]. |
Today, the Bastille is a popular tourist attraction. | Today, the Bastille is a popular tourist attraction. | ||
Revision as of 12:56, July 14, 2007
The Bastille was a large fortress in Paris, France, famous for its extensive dungeons in which many French revolutionaries were imprisoned. One of its more well-known tenants was the Marquis de Sade.
Bastille Day (July 14) commemorates the liberation of its inmates during the French Revolution.
Today, the Bastille is a popular tourist attraction.