A few minutes from the royal bastille hotel sits the historic place de la bastille a symbolic landmark of frances 18th century revolution and just next to it is recently built modern bastille opera hall another reminder of the revolution is the place de la republique which is also reachable on foot or a short ride away while those seeking a day of high end shopping can stroll over to the many stores that line the square of place de vosges which dates back to the early 17th centuryit is also