THE ARMOUR OF FRANCIS I

From conception to fame

An episode from the series ART FILES

Synopsis

A royal gift never delivered; the equestrian armor of François I traveled through the centuries like a wandering treasure. From the French court to Nazi Germany, it became both ceremonial object and historical relic.

Since 1956, it has rested at Les Invalides.

More than just a piece of equipment, it is a silent witness to lost ambitions and historical twists.