On July 14, 1789, people went to Bastille.
At that time, Bastille had a symbol of confinement of persons with note or influence. However, Bastille actually had only 7
prisoners there.

Their intention not to attack but call the governor of Bastille to distribute the arms and ammunition in his possession, and incidentally to demand that he withdraw from the embrasures the cannon which menaced the city.
Bastille was safely built. However the 80 French soldiers and 30 Swiss soldiers did not get along. The governor was incapbable. It looked strong outside, but actuall weak inside.

The people sent three delegates to talk to the governor. The delegates arrived at ten. The governor treated them nicely and invited them to lunch. The people outside, however, thought the delegates became the prisoners of the Bastille.

The people were frustrated. They led by a barrister Thuriot penetrated the outer court, and forced the drawbridge down. The governor was mad and ordered his army to fire.