Varennes

Varennes is a historic region in France known for the 1791 Royal Flight, when King Louis XVI and his family attempted to escape Paris amid the French Revolution. They aimed to reach safety in Austria but were captured in Varennes, which is now part of the modern commune of Varennes-Vausain. The event highlighted the declining trust in the monarchy and intensified revolutionary sentiments. Today, Varennes is remembered for its role in this pivotal moment in French history and features sites commemorating the royal family's attempted escape.