Can you imagine the scene unfolding right here, before the Salle du Jeu de Paume? It was in this very room, built in 1686 by Louis XIV for princes and courtmen, that history was made. This court, where they played jeu de paume, the ancestor of modern tennis, became a powerful symbol of the French Revolution. In this room, on June 20, 1789, 578 deputies of the Estates of the Realm proclaimed themselves the National Assembly. They made an oath, a promise to not separate until they wrote a constitution for France. The French Revolution was under way. The revolutionaries, initially wanting to replace this room with a grand monument to commemorate the event, ultimately chose to preserve it. The Salle was transformed into a museum in 1880. Today, the Salle du Jeu de Paume stands as a silent witness to that historical moment, a reminder of the power of unity and change. It’s a must-see on any tour of Paris, transporting you back to a defining moment in time. Imagine the voices echoing through these halls, debating the future of a nation. It’s a place where history literally came alive.
Vase aux têtes de faunes et termes Ornamental vase
Marvelous isn’t it? This stunning Vase aux têtes de faunes et termes. Before you stands a masterpiece of 17th-century artistry.