◀︎  Arsenal TV / Permanent exhibition

01. The enclosed town

1190 : The walls of Philippe Auguste / 1365 : The walls of Charles V

13 November 2007
Philippe Auguste was the first sovereign whose deeds had any lasting influence on Paris. His main work, which still bears his name, was a fortified wall enclosing the whole city, work on which commenced in 1190...

Information

Paris guided tour, the city, history and actuality
Audio guide created by the Pavillon de l'Arsenal, 2007

Conception & realisation and executive production
Stéphane Demoustier, Benoît Martin, Annéezéro

English voice
Margeaux Lampley

Sound
Vincent Rouffiac

Additional images
Etienne Cannavo featuring Jennifer Decker