Where can I see the remains of places and monuments that have disappeared in Paris?

Published by Rizhlaine de Sortiraparis · Photos by Laurent de Sortiraparis · Published on April 26th, 2022 at 10:44 a.m.
Paris was not built in a day either. If today the capital presents an exceptional heritage, its rich and eventful history will have led to the disappearance of certain places and monuments that have marked their times. But there are still traces of them today that we can observe during our walks. The Bastille prison, the Tuileries Palace, the Philippe Auguste enclosure or even Lutetia, discover the places where you can see the remains of the disappeared places in Paris.

It is undeniable that Paris is a real museum city. From its most touristic places to the most popular spots of the local residents, the capital presents an exceptional heritage that makes the happiness of the enthusiasts. This time, we propose you to rediscover Paris in another way, through a visit of the ghost monuments.

The rich and eventful history of the capital has transformed its face over time. Also, if todayParis does not miss beautiful monuments, certain places having marked its past disappeared today... but not completely. Even today, the capital retains some traces of these destroyed monuments. Here is where to find them

The Prison of the Bastille

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The vestiges of the Antiquity

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The remains of the Tuileries Palace

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The remains of the Paris Commune

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The remains of the Philippe Auguste's enclosure

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The vestiges of the Innocents' cemetery

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