5 out of 5 average rating, 8 reviews5 (8)Deciphering The French Revolution & Napoleon's Rise to Power
In 1789 France entered a state of turmoil and, with it, so did the world. The French Revolution was an event of such magnitude from an ideological, political, and social standpoint that it forever changed our way of thinking.
During the Revolution, key principles were established that continue to govern contemporary society: liberty, equality, the right to property, and fraternity.
Always difficult to wrap our heads around, the French Revolution is nevertheless a logical and organic historical process, which we will begin to understand in the luxurious Place Vendome. Here, you will discover what absolutism truly means (and what it looks and feels like).
Making our way to the Place de la Concorde (where many a poor soul lost their head) through the Tuilleries Gardens you will learn about the causes of the revolutionary outbreak, the first attempts at reform, and the radicalization that culminated in the Reign of Terror.
Crossing Pont de la Concord, as we reach the National Assembly, we will disscuss the more moderate period of the Revolution: the Directory. At Les Invalides (Napoleon's final resting place) we will understand how he rose to power after more than a decade of revolution.
Finishing at the Grand Palais and with a panoramic view of the Eiffel Tower, we will discover the true legacy French Revolution and how it changed the world for ever!
