# An evening at Bastille > What to do in the evening around Place de la Bastille, 200 m from the hotel: July Column, opera house, rue de Lappe, Arsenal marina. Source: https://www.hotel-herse-dor.com/en/blog/an-evening-at-bastille Published: 2026-10-18 Updated: 2026-11-12 [Skip to content](#main) [**Herse d'Or** 3-star hotel · Paris Marais](https://www.hotel-herse-dor.com/en) [FR](https://www.hotel-herse-dor.com/blog/une-soiree-a-bastille) [Home](https://www.hotel-herse-dor.com/en) / An evening at Bastille The Herse d’Or guide · 4 min read # An evening at Bastille Bastille is 200 m from the hotel: the district comes alive in the evening, and you walk home. ## The square and the July Column At the centre of the square, the July Column recalls the days of 1830. Around it stand the Opéra Bastille and café terraces. For the history of the place, read [from fortress to Promenade plantée](https://www.hotel-herse-dor.com/en/blog/bastille-and-the-promenade-plantee). ## Rue de Lappe and nearby streets Rue de Lappe and rue de la Roquette gather bars and restaurants. Our picks are in [where to eat near Bastille](https://www.hotel-herse-dor.com/en/blog/where-to-eat-near-bastille). ## One last stroll by the water The [Arsenal marina](https://www.hotel-herse-dor.com/en/blog/from-bastille-to-the-arsenal-and-canal-saint-martin) is close by, for a calm finish. ## Coming back without worry The reception desk is open 24 hours a day: a late return is no problem, and the rooms stay quiet. **Good to know.** Opening hours and prices change: check each venue's official website before you go. ## Frequently asked questions **Is the reception desk open late at night?** Yes, the reception desk is open 24 hours a day. [Book direct](https://sky-eu1.clock-software.com/spa/pms-wbe/#/hotel/12223) Book direct on our website for the best price. ## Also read - [The Carnavalet Museum, the history of Paris in Le Marais](https://www.hotel-herse-dor.com/en/blog/carnavalet-museum-history-of-paris) - [The Picasso Museum and the Hôtel Salé](https://www.hotel-herse-dor.com/en/blog/picasso-museum-hotel-sale) - [Victor Hugo's house, Place des Vosges](https://www.hotel-herse-dor.com/en/blog/victor-hugo-house-place-des-vosges) - [All blog articles](https://www.hotel-herse-dor.com/en/blog) Hôtel de la Herse d'Or 3-star hotel · Paris Marais 20 rue Saint-Antoine, 75004 Paris [+33 1 48 87 84 09](tel:+33148878409)[info@hotel-herse-dor.com](mailto:info@hotel-herse-dor.com) © 2026 Hôtel de la Herse d'Or · All rights reserved [Legal notice](https://www.hotel-herse-dor.com/en/legal-notice)[Privacy](https://www.hotel-herse-dor.com/en/privacy)[Terms](https://www.hotel-herse-dor.com/en/terms) [Book](https://sky-eu1.clock-software.com/spa/pms-wbe/#/hotel/12223)