Season 1

In the early 13th century, Philip Augustus, King of France, dreads an English raid on his capital. He orders the construction of the Louvre fortress, a bastion of martial architecture. Today, the Louvre is a museum housing the greatest masterpieces, yet it remains a palace—the seat of power since its origin. It would take eight centuries for it to resemble its present form. Driven by a fervent desire to have a Louvre that showcases their power, France's greatest sovereigns relentlessly expanded and embellished it.