Place de la Bastille being overtaken by protests hasn’t boded well for multiple French governments. The actual prison may have long since been demolished, but the plaza that existed in front of the prison is still rather symbolic to the People of France
This is false, because the Bastille literally doesn’t exist anymore
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bastille
It didn’t exist during the July revolution either, but the plaza in front of it’s forget location became a powerful symbol.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/July_Revolution
The place where they are is still called “Bastille” now, so it does, actually.
Somebody should have taught them some history then.
They’re being rather pedantic.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Place_de_la_Bastille
Place de la Bastille being overtaken by protests hasn’t boded well for multiple French governments. The actual prison may have long since been demolished, but the plaza that existed in front of the prison is still rather symbolic to the People of France
Oh, I’m well aware. I was trying to make a joke about the state of education because that’s what’s being protested.