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French History and Historical Events
With so much French history in France and the vast amount of historical events that have
taken place over the centuries, although it is impossible for us to list them all, we have
included a selection of history facts from various regions and provinces throughout
France.
Historical Events In France
Paris the Capital City of France
Paris is the capital city of France and is situated on the River Seine, in northern
France, at the heart of the Ile-de-France region
Ancient History of Paris
Fourth millennium BC Paris, archaeological finds show that Paris has been inhabited since
at least this time.
Early Modern History of Paris
The new King, Henri IV, converted to Catholicism in 1594 with the declaration that
"Paris is well worth a mass," so convincing the Parisians to accept him as their
king.
Early Medieval History of Paris
Paris was a typically crowded - The city's escape from Attila proved a short-lived
reprieve, as it was attacked and overrun in 464 by Childeric I
The Hundred Years War of France and King Edward
III
The Direct Capetian line died out in 1328, leaving no male heir to take over Paris
capital.
Paris in World War I and World War II
On the eve of the outbreak of the First World War, 2 August 1914, that Paris and other
French cities was welcoming the war.
History and Events of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
France
The tower was inaugurated on 31 March 1889, and opened on 6 May 1889.
History of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris
The Arc de Triomphe is one of the most famous monuments in Paris and was commissioned in
1806
Construction of the Chateau de Vincennes
The Chateau de Vincennes dates back to the 12th century, which was before the Louvre was
built and is one of the few castles that has found itself at the centre of French History
right through from the Middle Ages.
History and Events of Notre Dame de Paris
Construction of the Notre Dame began in 1163, which was during the reign of King Louis
VII.
Notre Dame's Several Cathedral Organs
Several organs were installed in the Notre Dame Cathedral over time
History of the Bastille in Paris France
On 16 June 1792, the area occupied by the Bastille was turned into a square celebrating
liberty
History of Avenue des Champs-Elysees
The Champs-Elysees was originally fields and market gardens, until 1616.
History of Nord-Pas de Calais in France
Until the end of the 20th century "Nord" was also the name of the région, as
well as that of the departement.
History of Picardy in France
Occupied by the Franks during the 5th century, Picardy was divided among six feudal
counts.
Facts on Midi-Pyrenees
The Midi-Pyrenees is one of the regions of France and was created artificially in the late
20th century.
History of Ile de France
It really all started in on 4 Febraury 1959 when the District of the Paris Region
(district de la région de Paris) was created by a government decree.
Facts on Corsica Island
Corsica Island is the fourth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, after Cyprus,
Sardinia and Sicily.
History of Champagne-Ardenne
Champagne is a historic province in north eastern France. The name derives from the Latin
campania, meaning "plain."
History of the Tour d'Argent Restaurant
This famous restaurant in Paris called the Tour d'Argent, has maintained its deep and
almost sacred traditions throughout the centuries, dating back to 1582 when it catered
towards the aristocrats of the time.
History of Lorraine in France
Lorraine, as its name indicates, was in the 9th cent. part of the kingdom of Lotharingia.
Facts on Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur
Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, is made up of the former French province of Provence.
History of Alsace in France
In prehistoric times, Alsace was inhabited by nomadic hunters. The Celts began to
settle in Alsace by 1500 BC clearing and cultivating the land.
Facts on Auvergne
Auvergne region is larger than the historical province of Auvergne, and includes provinces
and areas that originally were not part of Auvergne.
History of Chateau de Chantilly Castle Near
Paris
Le Grand Condé turned the Chateau de Chantilly into a venue for parties, balls and
fireworks displays with a rather influential circle of people.
Chateau Compiegne Le Musee du Second Empire
The origins of the residence of Compiègne is intertwined with that of the French monarchy
and goes back to the Merovingian dynasty.
Chateau Compiegne Le Musée National de la
voiture et du tourisme
Within the Chateau de Compiegne you will find a museum called Le Musée National de la
Voiture et du Tourisme, or in English known as The National Museum of the Car and Tourism.
Facts on Disneyland Paris Resort France
Following the success of Disneyland in Anaheim, California and Walt Disney World in Lake
Buena Vista, Florida, plans to build a similar theme park in Europe emerged in 1972.
Catacombs of Paris France
The Catacombs of Paris is a famous burial place in Paris.
St Denis Commune
St Denis has always been associated with Royal burials and virtually all of the French
Kings were entombed here and the queens were crowned in the elegant Basilique St-Denis.
Basilique de Saint Denis
Basilica of Saint Denis, also known as Basilique de Saint Denis the favourite burial spot
for French Kings
Royal Chateau de Fontainebleau
The Royal Chateau de Fontainebleau is a large castle where the Renaissance was introduced
to France from 1528.
Chateau de Versailles in France
The Chateau de Versailles is one of the largest castles in the world and is one of the
most visited sites in France.
Chateau Vaux le Vicomte in France
Chateau Vaux le Vicomte is the largest privately owned chateau in France and is classed as
an historical monument.
The Stade de France
The history of the Stade de France began when FIFA made a decision to select France to
organise the FIFA World Cup.
Le Parc Natural Regional du Vexin Francais
North of Paris, the French Vexin is a huge rural land area with a stunning range of
natural and cultural heritages.
Provins in France Paris
Provins is a town in the Seine-et-Marne department of the Île-de-France region and is
East Southeast of Paris.
Stables at Chateau de Versailles Grande
Écurie du Château de Versailles
Work was completed by 1683, and these two buildings are outstanding because of their
dimensions and the incredible architecture.
Musée des Carrosses The Grand Carriage
Museum at Versailles
The museum was created by King Louis-Philippe and its collection of carriages and coaches,
with some absolutely incredible and ornate pieces.
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