🏛️ Historical📸 Tourist Attraction

Elephant of the Bastille

Paris, France

4.5 (0)

Overview

Monument in Paris which existed between 1813 and 1846. It lies in northern France, at its finest under long, warm summer days.

Why visit: Layers of French history — Roman remains, medieval walls and hilltop fortresses.

Things to do

›Explore the ramparts & ruins
›Take in the views
›Read the site's history
›Photograph the old stones

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Travel Information

Best time

April – October

Weather

Temperate northern climate — warm summers (18–25°C), cold winters near 2–7°C, with four clear seasons and occasional snow.

Entry fee

Free or small entry (varies)

Hours

Open daily; daylight hours for open sites

Est. budget

₹1,000 – ₹4,000

Duration

1 – 3 hours

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