The long stone bench sits on the wide paved area of Place de la Bastille, facing the July Column, At the top of the column stands the gilded statue called the Génie de la Liberté (“Spirit of Liberty”).
This is one of the central benches in the square, a busy spot that still offers a moment of pause amid the traffic and crowds. The July Column commemorates the 1830 Revolution and the square has been reshaped several times, but the benches remain simple places to sit and watch Paris go by.
A reminder: the best benches in Paris are often the ones in the busiest squares, simple, sturdy, and full of quiet observation.
Bon dimanche à tous ! Have a peaceful day, everyone.
“Daily theme: Monday Loire
Paris has many views — but the one from a Sunday bench might be the most honest.”
Part of the “Mon Banc Dominical” Series
Each Sunday, we find a quiet corner of Paris — a bench, a park, a view — and let the city breathe for a while.
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