The hatred of the clans, the exhibition that plunges into the heart of the wars of religion at the Musée de l'Armée

Published by Graziella de Sortiraparis, Cécile de Sortiraparis · Photos by Graziella de Sortiraparis · Published on April 14, 2023 at 07:30 p.m.
In the heart of the Hôtel des Invalides, plunge into the History of France and the 16th century, to discover the dark side of the Renaissance, the violence of the Wars of Religion, in one of the greatest crises that the country has known, from April 5 to July 30, 2023.

Every French person knows about the bloody St. Bartholomew's Day massacre, which marked a peak in the violence of the country's religious wars. This exhibition at the Musée de l'Armée, which takes place in theHôtel des Invalides and its magnificent dome, takes visitors back in time to the Renaissance, which harbors dark secrets and fierce hatreds between politics and religion, from April 5 to July 30, 2023.

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The Musée de l'Armée, one of France's most visited historical museums, holds one of the world's richest collections ofmilitary history. In this exhibition, which traces the various religious quarrels and civil unrest in France from 1559 to 1610, pieces of war equipment, armor, portraits, archival documents and old books bring to life the destinies of courtiers and warlords who have marked the history of France, from Condé to De Guise.

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This period, particularly troubled, saw eight wars of religion destroy the country and set the kingdom ablaze, between scandals and massacres. An important moment that impacted the destiny of France and other countries, such as Poland or the Netherlands, where the violence was echoed. The exhibition will allow to better understand the highlights, the stakes and the triggers of these hatreds between different clans, which led to such atrocities. Discover a host of beautiful armors, perfectly staged!

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Please note that as of April 7, 2023, you will be able to enjoy this exhibition at night, every first Friday of the month until 10 pm!

Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
From April 5, 2023 to July 30, 2023

× Approximate opening times: to confirm opening times, please contact the establishment.

    Location

    129 rue de Grenelle
    75007 Paris 7

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    Prices
    - 18 ans: Free
    18-25 ans - expo temporaire: €5
    Tarif réduit: €11
    Tarif plein: €14

    Official website
    www.musee-armee.fr

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