Discover the identity of the last monarch to hold the French crown, Louis-Philippe I, and explore the revolutions of the 19th ...

Like many European countries, France was once ruled by royals. From Louis XVI (husband of Marie Antoinette) to Napoléon Bonaparte, these rulers hold a place in history. But does France still have a ...

France has been shaped by centuries of monarchy. From early tribal kings to powerful emperors, French rulers left deep marks on Europe. Many people still ask who was the most famous ruler of France, ...

From Madame de Pompadour to Jeanne du Barry, these women wielded power in pre-Revolutionary France as companion to the king. This painting of Louis XV and his last mistress Madame du Barry was ...

The Call for the Last Victims of the Terror, 7-9 Thermidor, Year 2 (25-27 July 1794). Found in the collection of Musée de l'Histoire de France, Château de Versailles.= The Call for the Last Victims of ...

The Women’s March on Versailles was one of the most dramatic moments of the French Revolution. It was a bold and desperate act driven by hunger, anger, and a burning desire for justice. The pivotal ...

Clovis I is widely seen as the founder of France. He ruled from 481 to 509. He united the Frankish tribes and made Paris his capital. His conversion to Christianity shaped French identity and later ...