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Crown Jewels Stolen! The History of L'Hotel de la Marine


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#3. L'Hotel de la Marine, the museum on the Place de la Concorde, has witnessed many events over the years—including the theft of the Crown Jewels in 1792!  Who did it?  Did they get away with it? Find out more in this episode of Paris Gone By!  

Links for this episode's resources:  

L'Hotel de la Marine Museum  

Al Thani Collection 

The Foundation for the Memory of Slavery  

The Louvre 

Mobilier National 

Paris Museum Pass

Le Monde Article [in French]

Centre des Monuments Nationeaux  

Ministry of Culture 

Want to know more?  Check out the full show notes on the PGB website!

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À bientôt!  

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