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Escaping Royals Return
Stopped at Varennes, Louis XVI and his party are brought back to Paris by the Barriere de l Etoile; in the Champs Elysees, the crowd watches in reproachful silence
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1791 Barriere Brought Champs Elysees Escaping Letoile Return Revolution Royals Silence Stopped Varennes Watches
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June 21, 1791: The Escaping Royals Return - A Moment in French Revolution History In this evocative image from the annals of French history, the crowd gathers in the Champs Elysees, Paris, as Louis XVI and his royal family are brought back to the city following their failed attempt to escape the revolution. The scene at the Barriere de Varennes, a major city gate, is one of silence and reproach, as the people of France watch in somber contemplation. The year was 1791, and the French Revolution was in full swing. King Louis XVI, his wife Marie Antoinette, and their children had made a desperate bid for freedom, hoping to reach the safety of the Austrian border. However, their escape was thwarted when they were recognized and apprehended near the town of Varennes. The news of the royal family's capture sent shockwaves through the country. The people of Paris, already disillusioned with the monarchy, saw this as a final betrayal. The scene at the Barriere de Varennes became a symbol of the people's determination to see the revolution through to its conclusion. The image captures the mood of the moment perfectly. The crowd, a sea of hats and bonnets, stands in silent judgment, their faces etched with a mixture of anger, disappointment, and resolve. The royal family, meanwhile, is shown in the background, surrounded by soldiers, their heads bowed in submission. This powerful image is a testament to the historic events that unfolded in France during the late 18th century. It serves as a reminder of the profound impact that the French Revolution had on the world, and the indelible mark it left on the annals of history.
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