The Tuileries Palace: Royal Home, Revolutionary Stage, Communard Ruin

Lucas and Luna explore the history of the Tuileries Palace, from its construction under Catherine de' Medici to its role as a royal residence, its storming during the French Revolution, and its dramatic destruction during the Paris Commune. They discuss the palace's architectural evolution, its significance as a symbol of monarchy and power, and the key events that unfolded within its walls, including the flight of the royal family and the insurrection of August 10, 1792. The episode also touches on the palace's lesser-known history as a site of royal weddings and artistic patronage, and its eventual demolition in the 1880s, which left only the Tuileries Garden as a reminder of its former grandeur. Listeners will learn about the palace's connection to Napoleon I, Louis XVIII, and Napoleon III, and how its fate mirrored the turbulent history of France itself. #TuileriesPalace #CatherinedeMedici #FrenchRevolution #August10 #ParisCommune #TuileriesGarden #Louvre #Napoleon #LouisXVI #MarieAntoinette #PhilibertDelorme #LouisLeVau #Tuileries #Revolution #Empire #Monarchy #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo