The term refers to a fortress in Paris, known formally as the Bastille Saint-Antoine. Historically, this structure served primarily as a state prison. The Bastille held individuals incarcerated by royal decree, often... Read more »
The term refers to a fortress, prison, or stronghold. Historically, it denotes a structure, particularly in France, that served as a state prison and a symbol of royal authority. As a noun,... Read more »
