The 18th century wasn’t exactly a time of perfect harmony in France. The air crackled with discontent, and revolution felt closer than ever. You stand before La Queue-en-Brie, a town tucked away on the outskirts of Paris. This unassuming, small town played an important role in the lead-up to the French Revolution. It was right here, along the road to Brie, where the French monarchy experienced one of its first major setbacks. The story goes that the 17th King of France, Louis XIV, was traveling to meet with Pope Pius VII in Rome. But his journey was cut short by a revolt in Paris. The Parisians, tired of the king’s lavish spending and disregard for their needs, rose up in arms. They attacked the king’s carriages and stole the royal treasure. Louis XIV was forced to flee Paris and seek refuge in La Queue-en-Brie. But what happened to the royal treasure that vanished into thin air? Nobody knows for sure. Some say it was buried in a secret location somewhere in the town. Others believe it ended up in the hands of the revolutionaries. While the mystery remains unsolved, it continues to captivate the imagination. The story and the legend live on. La Queue-en-Brie, a quiet town with a tumultuous and intriguing past, reminds us that even the smallest of places have their pivotal moments in history. As you wander through the streets of this historic town, you can almost feel the echoes of those tumultuous times. And maybe, just maybe, with a little bit of luck, you’ll stumble upon some of those hidden treasures.
Центральный дом работников искусств
Step through the grand wooden doors of the Central House of the Workers of Art, and you’ll be transported to