TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2008

Today, we went back to the Carnavalet Museum where we had been over a week ago on September 13th. This time we visited the exhibits that dealt with the 18th and 19th centuries. This encompassed the time of the French Revolution. The exhibits were many and very interesting. The museum offers the fullest record of this period in French civilization. There were many exhibits about the imprisonment of the royal family including several models of the Bastille prison. Notice Alexandria admiring the exhibits.






There also actual items that the family used in the prison. Napoleon was also featured in the exhibits. One whole display case was devoted to his "gear" that he took to the battle field with him including mess gear, writing supplies, and personal toiletries.






Finally, on display were many items dealing with the July Revolution, the Commune, and the changing physical appearance of the city, much of which was as a result of Baron Haussmann's
urban renovation program.


While walking around the museum, we came across a relative of ours. Here is his photo.