Champ-de-Mars

park, Paris, France

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The Champ-de-Mars is a large public park located in Paris, France, on the Left Bank of the Seine River. It stretches from the Eiffel Tower to the Military Academy (École Militaire).12

Historically, the Champ-de-Mars served as a parade ground for the Military Academy and was the site of significant events during the French Revolution, including the Festival of the Federation in 1790 and the Festival of the Supreme Being in 1794. It also hosted national expositions and world's fairs between 1855 and 1900. Today, it is a popular green space for recreation and events in the heart of Paris.1

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Marquis de Lafayette
The French Revolution
…of petitioners gathered on the Champ de Mars in Paris (July 17, 1791) to demand the abdication of the king, Lafayette’s guards opened fire, killing or wounding about 50 demonstrators. The incident greatly damaged his popularity, and in October he resigned from the guard.
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…of petitioners gathered on the Champ de Mars in Paris (July 17, 1791) to demand the abdication of the king, Lafayette’s guards opened fire, killing or wounding about 50 demonstrators. The incident greatly damaged his popularity, and in October he resigned from the guard.
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Paris
Around the Eiffel Tower
…base of the tower, the Champ-de-Mars (Field of Mars), an immense field, stretches to the Military Academy (École Militaire), which was built from 1769 to 1772 and later became the site of the War College (École Supérieure de Guerre). The Champ-de-Mars, which originally served as the school’s parade ground, was…
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…base of the tower, the Champ-de-Mars (Field of Mars), an immense field, stretches to the Military Academy (École Militaire), which was built from 1769 to 1772 and later became the site of the War College (École Supérieure de Guerre). The Champ-de-Mars, which originally served as the school’s parade ground, was…
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